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And right now, item number A1 is the CRA opening ceremony, and I want to welcome everybody to today's meeting.

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We're happy to have you here, whether you are joining us in person, many of you are, or online.

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We hope you continue to participate in whichever manner you feel the most comfortable.

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If you would like to highlight that, I would like to highlight that in addition to our business tonight as the city council,

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So we also have this business as the CRA board.

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Let's do the Pledge of Allegiance right now.

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Yes.

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are moving on to item number B on the agenda.

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B1 is resolution for the Sugarhouse Streetcar Extension

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interlocal agreement between the Utah Transit Authority

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and Salt Lake City.

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We're going to, I need a motion.

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motion. Mr. Chair, I move that the Board adopt a resolution to approve the Sugarhouse

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Streetcar S-Line extension in our local agreement between Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City

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Community Reinvestment Agency and the Utah Transit Authority. Second. I have a motion

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by Board Member Young and a second by Board Member Carlson. All of those in favor say

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Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. We're moving on to item number B2, which is

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a resolution for the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Utah, Inland

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Port Authority, and Salt Lake City. I need a motion.

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You can do it.

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Mr. Chair, I move that the Board adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Interlocal

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agreement with the, wait, is that the right one?

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Yeah, okay, with the Utah Inland Port Authority.

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Second.

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Second.

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I have a motion by Board Member Wharton and a second by Board Member Petro.

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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This motion passes 6 to 1.

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We are going to adjourn right now as the CRA.

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I need a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that we adjourn as the Board of the Community Reinvestment Agency and reconvene

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as the Salt Lake City Council for a formal meeting.

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Second.

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I have a motion by Board Member Wharton and a second by Board Member Dugan. All of those

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in favor say aye.

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Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously and we are now convened as the body of

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select city council. The opening ceremony for the council is thanking you for being here

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today. And as we move through the agenda, I want to quickly go through the registration

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information and share the reasoning about how and why we share these meetings and the

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way we do it. We welcome everybody regardless of your opinion or side on an issue because

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Because we will have people with varying opinions on important issues.

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The council's goal is to make these meetings a place where people feel safe and comfortable

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participating, including the temperature in the room, so we are working on that.

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This is the most local level of government and it is a key value of ours to ensure that

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we have created a respectful and safe environment so that no one is intimidated out of free

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participation. This also allows us to ensure that the meeting can continue and we can conduct

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a scheduled city business. We invite each of you to contribute to this space to speak

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your mind and to welcome others to do the same. In order to create this welcoming and

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safe space, we'll pass the meeting at any action that causes a disruption to our ability

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to conduct this meeting, or any safety concern involving threats or unprotected speech.

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If there are repeated actions or comments, it may result in removal from the meeting.

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We will not be giving you multiple warnings about the following rules.

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To avoid intimidating others, please avoid the use of threatening and discriminatory

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language.

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Do not insult others based on religion, ethnicity, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

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Whether you agree or disagree with someone's comment, clapping, cheering, shouting, booing, snapping, gesturing, obstructing, or discouraging others from commenting is not allowed.

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As a reminder, as Council members, we refrain from reacting or responding to allow everyone

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to share their opinions freely.

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This is to keep our reactions from affecting your ability to share your opinion freely.

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If you would like to follow up with any of us, please see the Council staff or the

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Zoom chat if you are online for the contact information.

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When making your comments, please address the body and know any individual Electoral

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Official.

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If you have a handout for the Council, please raise your hand, and Council staff will assist you.

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Council staff are available during and after the meeting to help you with any questions and information sharing.

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The full meeting rules are listed at the door, and our staff will post the link in Zoom.

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As a reminder of a public comment registration process, individuals might register.

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To comment on scheduled public hearing items until the hearing is closed.

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For the general comment section, we will accept sign-ups until 7.30 p.m.

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The general comment section is limited to a maximum of one hour and will only include commenters who register before 7.30 p.m.

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If you're here to give general comment, please sign up and remember that it's possible not everyone who signed up may be able to speak.

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This brings us now, finally, after all of that talking, to item D2, which is approving the

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work session meeting minutes of October 21, 2025, November 18, 2025, December 9, 2025, as well as

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the formal meeting minutes of November 18, 2025 and December 2, 2025. I need a motion.

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for approval. Second. I have a motion by Council Member Wharton and a second by Council Member

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Dugan. All of those in favour say aye. Aye. Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. We are

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moving on to agenda item number D3. The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial

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resolution with Mayor Mendenhall recognizing April 1st, 2026 as the start by believing

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Day in Salt Lake City. I will now turn the time over to Councilmember Carlson, who will read the resolution.

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Joint resolution recognizing April 1st, 2026 as Start By Believing Day in Salt Lake City.

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Whereas Salt Lake City shares a critical concern for victims of sexual violence and intimate partner violence

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and a desire to support their needs for justice and healing.

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and whereas sexual assault, rape, child sexual abuse and domestic violence are of epidemic proportions

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with one in three Utah women experiencing sexual assault and or domestic abuse in their lifetimes

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and one in seven Utah children experiencing child sexual abuse.

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And whereas research documents that victims are far more likely to disclose their sexual assault to a friend or family member

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And when these loved ones respond with doubt, shame, or blame, victims suffer additional

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negative effects in their physical and psychological well-being.

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And whereas the Start By Believing Public Awareness Campaign, a program of the End Violence Against

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Women International is designed to improve the responses of friends, family members,

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and community professionals to help victims access supportive resources and engage

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with the criminal justice system, and whereas the State of Utah has made historic strides

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in protecting survivors through the passage of HB 89 polygraph amendments, making Utah

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the 28th state to prohibit law enforcement, court officers, or prosecutors from requiring

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sexual assault victims to undergo polygraph examinations, thereby aligning state law

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with best practices and securing vital violence against women funding, and whereas the

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The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault, UCASA, has successfully secured $300,000 from

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the Utah Legislature in ongoing funding to fully staff the 24-7 statewide sexual assault

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helpline, ensuring that survivors have immediate round-the-clock access to support in both Spanish

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and English, and whereas a bolder way forward, a statewide initiative led by the Utah

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Women and Leadership Project at Utah State University continues to support the Start

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By Believing campaign to improve our collective response to survivors across Utah.

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Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake

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City officially designate April 1, 2026, along with the first Wednesday of April each

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year as a Start By Believing Day.

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Thank you, Council Member Carlson.

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I will look for a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that we approve the joint resolution recognizing April 1st,

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2026 to start by believing day in Salt Lake City. Second. I have a motion by

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Council Member Young and a second by Council Member Dugan. Any thoughts

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about this? Okay. All of those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? This motion

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carries unanimously. I would like to invite Representative Romero to send your

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designee to the podium. Yes, yes, yes.

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Welcome. Please say your name for the

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record. Hello, good evening. My name is Juliette Rosa. I'm here representing

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Jitsuiti government in support of the resolution. Sexual violence remains a

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serious and persistent issue in Utah, while other violent crimes such as

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homicide and robbery have decreased, sexual violence has not followed the same trend.

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According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Utah ranks 9th in the nation for sexual violent

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crimes.

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Data shows that 1 in every 3 women and 1 in 15 men in Utah will experience sexual

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violence in their lifetime.

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Children and teenagers are especially vulnerable, with thousands affected this year, often

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by someone they know and they trusted.

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In recent years, the number of reported sexual assault

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offenses has increased.

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However, this does not necessarily mean

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that more crimes are occurring.

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Instead, it may reflect that more survivors feel empowered

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to speak out and seek support because they feel relieved.

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Real change begins with shifting our culture

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by reducing the stigma surrounding sexual assault,

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about educating our communities and refusing to blame victims, we can begin to make a difference.

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Listening to and believing survival is essential.

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This is how we create safer communities for children, for women, for men and for everyone.

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We start by believing.

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Thank you so much.

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I would also like to welcome UCD government staff and students Liliana Olvera Arbonne,

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Casa Xavier Director, Dr. Julie Valentine, and representatives with the Boulder Way forward

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here with us today to receive the resolution. Let's take a photo.

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So, let's see if we can do...

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I think we can all fit actually.

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Liz, come on. Don't pretend like yourself.

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We're going to flex the quads.

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All right.

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Thank you so much.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Good job.

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Thank you.

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Good job.

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Is that yours?

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No, this is yours.

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We need the labels.

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Do they used to have labels?

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No, like we have in the other room.

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So ugly.

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No, not yet.

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Next item on the agenda

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item D4. The council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall

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recognizing March 29, 2026 as education and sharing day in Salt Lake City. I will not turn the

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time over to Council Member Young who will read the resolution. Thank you. So I'm pleased to

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present the joint resolution recognizing the March 29, 2026 as education and sharing day.

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Whereas Salt Lake City is committed to being a place where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, a place where education is valued not only as the pursuit of knowledge but as the foundation for strong, compassionate, and connected communities.

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and whereas education and sharing day is observed each year in recognition of these shared values

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and the enduring importance of education in shaping a more just and inclusive society,

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and whereas this observance is inspired by the life and teachings of Rabbi Menchman Mendel Schneersten,

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also known as Rebbe for those of the Jewish faith whose philosophy emphasized that education

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is a lifelong pursuit and that early investment in character development helps empower individuals

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and communities for generations and whereas the values reflected in education and sharing

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day including learning, generosity and care for one another are shared across cultures

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and traditions and continue to guide our community here in Salt Lake City and

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whereas this commitment is reflected in ongoing efforts across our city from

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classrooms to libraries and internship opportunities to after-school programs

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where educators families and partners work every day to support the growth

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well-being and potential of our youth and whereas through continued

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partnership and collaboration across sectors we can expand access to all

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opportunity, open doors for children and young people, and create the conditions they need

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to truly thrive.

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Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake

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City hereby proclaim March 29, 2026 as Education and Sharing Day in Salt Lake City and encourage

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all residents, educators, community organizations, and public servants to recognize the importance

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of education to support young people in their growth and development and to engage in acts of service and connection to create a better, brighter and more hopeful future for all.

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Thank you, Councilman Riyang. I will look for a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that the council adopt a joint ceremony resolution with Mayor Mendenhall recognizing March 29, 2026.

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It's Education and Sharing Day in Salt Lake City.

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Second.

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I have a motion by Council Member Dugan and a second by Council Member Wharton.

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motion. Is there any discussion? All of us in favor say aye.

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Aye. Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. I would like to welcome Rabbi Avrami Sipol here

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with us today to receive the resolution. If you would like to say a few words, too.

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Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the council. I want to thank Councilmember Young

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for her efforts on this and the rest of the city staff. It was my oversight that

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I brought it to her a little bit late in the process and she did some incredible work to

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get this done. Education and Sharing Day has been proclaimed on a national level, on a

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state level, on a city and county level since 1978. It was an initiative of President Carter

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and it's been celebrated nationally in a bipartisan fashion by both Houses of Congress, presidents

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from either party, governments at every level and it feels really, really meaningful

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as a lifelong citizen of this great city to have this proclamation recognized

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recognized and celebrated here in the capital city, a city that is really truly committed

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and devoted to so many of the ideals that Council Member Young read in the resolution

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to creating better opportunities for our youth, to creating a city, an environment, a community

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where the ideals of education and sharing with the ideals of allowing each and every

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one of us to get ahead, to succeed in life, to create a better future than the one we're

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living right now, our values that we are all committed to as a city. So very grateful

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for this recognition. Thank you very much.

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Thank you.

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You would like to take a photo with us?

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Yes, please come to the desk.

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Okay.

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We are adjusting some of the items on the agenda to be more efficient with everybody's time.

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We're going to move into item F1.

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This is potential action items.

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This is the ordinance disposition of alleys and street text amendment.

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I will look for a motion.

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F1.

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Mr. Chair, I move that council adopt the ordinance.

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Second.

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I have a motion by Council Member Dugan and a second by Council Member Young.

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Any opposed?

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This motion carries unanimously.

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Is Council Member Lopez Chavez online still?

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Yes, I am.

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Yes.

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Okay.

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Thank you.

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There is, we're moving on to item F2.

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This is an ordinance, fence and hedge, height, text amendments.

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I will look for a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that the council adopt-

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The ordinance is second. Councilmember Young for the motion and Councilmember Dugan for the second. All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye. Aye. Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously.

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We are excited about that one, some of us.

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Personal privilege real quick. Yes, I just want to personally thank the constituents who have been involved in this and then as well to

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councilmember Puy

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For really coming together and finding those shared voices so that we could be champions for these these cleanups that I know

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Take time, but just grateful for your partnership. Thank you

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Moving on to item F3. This is an ordinance for the Rio Grande

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And master plan and zoning amendment, I need a motion.

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I think that the council adopt the ordinance.

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Second.

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Council Member Pietro is presenting a motion and Council Member Duggan for the second.

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Any discussion?

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. We are going now to item F4. This is an ordinance,

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master plan and zoning map amendment at approximately 527, 537 and 539 south 400 east. I need a motion.

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Move that the council adopt the ordinance. Second.

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The motion is by Council Member Petro and the second by Council Member Wharton.

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Any discussion?

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Many opposed. This motion carries unanimously. And I will take a moment of personal privilege

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right now because this agenda is moving quite fast and I want to acknowledge that many of

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these items we've been discussing for many, many weeks. The council meetings often start

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at 2 p.m. on the other side of the hall where we have many discussions with the administration

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with experts to fine tune many of these ordinances. And when they get to this stage on the agenda,

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we are finalizing the final approval. I just want to make sure that many of those that

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may be new here understand that the process was long and that we had plenty of opportunity

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for many members of the community to participate in shaping these ordinances. It may seem

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symbolic right now and fast, but the process wasn't along the way. So thank

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you for indulging me on that. Item F5 is an ordinance recurring nuisance

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properties. I will look for a motion. Mr. Chair, I move that the Council adopt the

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ordinance amending the text of Title 11 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to

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nuisance private property. Second. I have a motion by Council Member Carson and

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and a second by Council Member Pietro.

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Any discussion?

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Mr. Chair.

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Yes, go ahead, Council Member Lois Chavez.

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Thank you.

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Thank you.

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I just wanted to say thank you to your work,

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to Council Member Wharton's work,

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and then to Poverty Council Member Mano's work

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on researching, on making sure that we listen

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and deliberate to the communities that are affected by this.

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I think we've come up with a really good policy

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that closes some necessary group polls

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that we're creating unsafe habits

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through business licensing in other ways,

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but ultimately we managed to prevail

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in keeping and enhancing our entertainment

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and our small business owners that throw nightlife events.

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So I just wanted to say thank you again

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for all your hard work.

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Thank you.

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Any opposed?

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This motion carries unanimously.

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Moving on to item F6.

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This is an ordinance for the temporary street closure

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of Temple Square 2027 reopening. I will look for a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that Council adopt an ordinance temporarily closing all or portions of City

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Streets adjacent to the Salt Lake City Temple to mitigate unsafe conditions.

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Second.

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Council Member Young made the motion. Council Member Duggan made the second. Is there

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any discussion?

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Yes, please.

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Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to thank everyone, particularly the District 3 residents who

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reached out about this. I've talked about this before. I know what a huge ask this is

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and how disruptive this potentially is. I know what it represents to me personally in

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family. I know what it means to my husband is not going to be very happy about this,

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but he recognizes the necessity of this because we've got a lot of people writing in and

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saying, you know, can this alternative happen? Can that alternative happen? And I want to

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say that this proposal that's before us isn't the first idea that came out of the gate in

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terms of addressing this level of crowds that are expected. And I have had to understand

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that this isn't just about ensuring that visitors that are coming to this event are

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safe and it's not just about making sure that there aren't any, you know, traffic accidents

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but also that because of the scale of this event that there is the potential for malice

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and for people to want to do harm, an event this size and that also goes into the public

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safety considerations for an event like this.

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So while I know that it's going to be extremely inconvenient for me, I know that there's

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going to be some, probably some marital strife associated with this. And I know that it's

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going to be really difficult for a lot of my neighbors. Remember, I live in Marmalade

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and work downtown. This is something that's going to impact me every single day. But I

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also think that I am grateful in a way that it is going to impact me on such a

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personal level because I'm going to be seeing and experiencing all of the same

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frustrations that my neighbors are in real time.

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Nevertheless, I hope people will reach out to me and to the, we're going to have more

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people that are kind of in charge of this, point people that are going to be the key

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source of information that will be announced going forward.

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We've got a year to prepare for this, but I hope people will keep reaching out and

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And I'm committed to doing my best to make sure that we minimize those inconveniences.

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And thank you so much for everybody that's, again, for commenting and understanding the

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opportunity that this represents at the same time.

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I would like to highlight the work that you did, Consumer Awarding.

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You had a long list of ideas many of your neighbors brought up, and you tried to get

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answers to every single one of those.

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So, thank you for channeling the thoughts of the community and trying to make good concessions

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with those that are sponsoring the Church of Jesus Christ Alerted Saints to ensure that

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all voices are heard about this, and so thank you for the work you've done on this.

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Thank you.

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So, I'll have a motion, the Council Member Young made, and Council Member Dugan seconded.

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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So any oppose? So this motion carries unanimously. We are moving now to item section of the

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agenda G1 and this is a resolution for the Sugarhouse Streetcar Extension interlocal

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agreement between the Utah Transit Authority and Salt Lake City. I need a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that the council adopt a resolution to approve the Sugarhouse Streetcar

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S-Line extension inter-local agreement between Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City Community

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Reinvestment Agency and the Utah Transit Authority.

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Second.

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I have any of those, is there any discussion?

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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If some of you think that this is deja vu, earlier in the agenda when we were convening

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as the CRA, the Community Reinvestment Agency, we had to pass the same ordinance for that

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portion.

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Now we need to do it for the city side.

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So now item G2, very similar one, a resolution for the Second Amendment to the Interlocal

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Agreement between Utah, inland, poor authority, and Salt Lake City.

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I need a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that the Council adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment

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to the interlocal agreement with the fine import authority.

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Second.

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I have a motion by Council Member Wharton

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and a second by Council Member Petro.

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Is there any discussion?

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Any oppose?

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No.

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This motion carries six to one.

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And we're moving on to item G3,

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an ordinance amendment for daily water use regulations.

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I will look for motion.

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I move that the council adopt an ordinance amending Title 17 pertaining to limits on daily water use for new commercial, industrial and institutional developments.

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Second.

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I have a motion by Council Member Pietro and a second by Council Member Wharton. Is there any discussion?

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All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Aye.

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Any opposed?

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This motion carries unanimously. Moving on to item G4. This is an ordinance enacting temporary

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zoning regulations pertaining to daily water use. I will look for a motion.

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Mr. Chair, I move that Council enact the temporary land use regulation pertaining to the daily water use

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limits on new commercial, industrial and institutional development.

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Second.

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I have a motion by Council Member Dugan and a second by Council Member Wharton. Is there

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any discussion? All of those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. There is no unfinished business. There is

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some consent items. I need a motion.

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So, Chair, you move to approve the consent agenda.

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Second.

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motion by Council Member Wharton and a second by Council Member Duggan. All of

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those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? His motion carries unanimously and to

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approve the consent agenda. Now this brings us to the public hearing section

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of the agenda. Our agenda I feel like many of you are here for some of that.

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These are specific proposals before the council that require a public

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hearing, your comments should pertain to the hearing item.

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If you go off topic, we will ask you to stop your comment.

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In order to create this welcoming and safe space, we will pause the meeting at any disruption

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to our ability to conduct the meeting, or any safety concern involving threats or

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unprotected speech.

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If there are repeated actions or comments, it may result in removal from the meeting.

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We will not be giving multiple warnings about following the rules.

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Also, as a reminder, please avoid comments that include profanity, personal attacks,

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or discriminatory language.

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Such comments can be intimidating for others,

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and there are no persuasive or compelling to the council.

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If you are on Zoom, please unmute your microphone when your name is called.

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Each person will have two minutes.

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minutes, if you reach the two minutes mark, the host will announce time. If your microphone

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and your microphone will be muted at that moment. We will be calling the names in the order

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they signed up. If you need staff assistance in the room, please raise your hand and someone

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will be with you. If you are having technical issues in Zoom and you need assistance,

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questions, message staff support, and Ashkrey from our staff can assist you. If you are unable

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to finish your comment in those two minutes, please share the rest via email, mail, or you

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can call our office. Contact information is listed at slc.gov. If you have a handout

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out for the council. Please notify council staff who will assist you.

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Public hearing E1 and E2 are grant applications and will be heard as one public hearing. Before

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we begin taking comments, I will turn the time over to Sylvia Richards, council policy

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analyst, to give a short introduction. Thank you, Sylvia.

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Thank you, Mr. Chair. Periodically, the city applies for and receives grants which fund

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some city programs and projects, and each grant receives a public hearing to allow the

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constituents, residents, and the council members to receive more information about them.

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There are two grants tonight. First is the 2026 Youth Growth and Renovation Grant,

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which would fund the design feasibility and planning phase of the Gallivan Center ice rink expansion.

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Second is the child and adult care food program which would fund snacks for you city participants during the 2025-26 school year.

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Again, these are grants for which the city has applied. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Thank you, Sylvia. Taylor, please start with our first public comment.

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Thank you, Mr. Chair. We do not have anyone registered to speak to these items.

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Okay. There's no one signed up to comment, to share thoughts on those two items. I will look for a motion then.

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Mr. Chair, I move that the council close the public hearing.

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Is your microphone on? Now it is. Okay. Mr. Chair, I move that the council close the public

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hearing and refer items E1 and E2 to a future consent agenda for action. Second. I have a

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motion by Council Member Duggan and a second by Council Member Young. Is there any discussion?

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All of those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. I will

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move on to item E3. This is for the SLC Airport Noise Property Disposition Public Hearing.

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Before we begin taking comments, I will turn the time over to Nick Tarvett, who's coming

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from the other side of the room, Council Deputy Director, to give us a short introduction.

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All right. The Department of Airports proposes to sell the property at 840 South Gladiola

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Street, which was purchased in 1987 with FAA funds used for acquiring residential properties

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in high noise exposure areas.

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The property was purchased with the contingency that it would be leased back to the owner.

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That individual no longer lives there and the airport is ready to sell it.

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Percity code, at least one public hearing must be held.

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00:46:15,550 --> 00:46:17,510
The airport board held that in February.

469
00:46:17,510 --> 00:46:23,150
The Council also has the right to request a second public hearing that is being held tonight.

470
00:46:24,930 --> 00:46:28,650
Taylor, can you begin with our commenters on this item?

471
00:46:30,050 --> 00:46:33,090
Thank you, Mr. Chair. We do not have anyone registered to speak to this item.

472
00:46:34,230 --> 00:46:38,430
No one is here to comment on this item. I will look for a motion then.

473
00:46:39,090 --> 00:46:40,850
Mr. Chair, I move that Council close the public hearing.

474
00:46:41,270 --> 00:46:41,570
Second.

475
00:46:42,290 --> 00:46:45,710
I have a motion by Council Member Duggan and a second by Council Member Young.

476
00:46:45,710 --> 00:46:49,090
any discussion?

477
00:46:51,420 --> 00:46:56,020
I'm running out of energy. Okay, no discussion. All of those in favor

478
00:46:56,020 --> 00:47:04,600
say aye. Aye. Aye. This motion carries unanimously. I'm moving on to item E4, which is an ordinance

479
00:47:05,190 --> 00:47:15,030
for an alley vacation east of 519 East Browning Avenue. Before we begin taking comments, we're

480
00:47:15,030 --> 00:47:20,650
turn the time to Kate Ward, Council Policy Analyst to give us a short introduction.

481
00:47:21,570 --> 00:47:22,510
Thank you.

482
00:47:23,210 --> 00:47:28,690
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that will vacate a city-owned

483
00:47:28,690 --> 00:47:36,190
alley segment adjacent to properties located near 519 East Browning Avenue.

484
00:47:36,670 --> 00:47:39,430
This is located within Council District 5.

485
00:47:39,430 --> 00:47:56,070
The applicant has requested the vacation due to the existing detached garage built in or before 1958, which appears to be on the applicant's property, making the alley not passable from Browning Avenue to Sherman Avenue since that time.

486
00:47:56,610 --> 00:48:04,950
If approved, this section of the alley will be divided and allocated to the five adjacent property owners abiding this portion of the alley.

487
00:48:04,950 --> 00:48:09,550
The northern portion of the alley from Sherman Avenue to the middle of the block will not

488
00:48:09,550 --> 00:48:14,450
be affected by this vacation request and will remain open to all users.

489
00:48:15,090 --> 00:48:15,650
Thank you.

490
00:48:16,830 --> 00:48:17,590
Thank you, Kate.

491
00:48:18,470 --> 00:48:21,390
Taylor, please begin with the first public comment on this item.

492
00:48:22,170 --> 00:48:23,090
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

493
00:48:23,210 --> 00:48:25,470
We have one person registered to speak to this item.

494
00:48:25,650 --> 00:48:27,950
That will be Amy Beachham, who is here in Rickson.

495
00:48:28,890 --> 00:48:29,650
Thank you.

496
00:48:30,210 --> 00:48:30,490
It's your turn.

497
00:48:31,290 --> 00:48:32,110
I'll be fast.

498
00:48:32,110 --> 00:48:36,810
Next, when I discovered the discrepancy on our title, I was a little floored by it.

499
00:48:37,490 --> 00:48:41,810
A few people told me to just leave it alone and continue living in the alley as if I hadn't

500
00:48:41,810 --> 00:48:42,550
discovered it.

501
00:48:43,370 --> 00:48:48,310
But no matter the outcome of the council's decision, I'm glad I've worked towards making

502
00:48:48,310 --> 00:48:49,130
things right.

503
00:48:50,350 --> 00:48:54,790
I want to thank my neighbors first for working together to get this situation resolved.

504
00:48:55,190 --> 00:48:58,910
And I want to thank our senior planner, Ms. Diana Martinez, for being so thorough

505
00:48:58,910 --> 00:49:04,650
and careful with our petition. Her directness and clarity has made this process manageable.

506
00:49:05,470 --> 00:49:09,190
I want to thank Council Member Carlson for taking the time to walk with me through our

507
00:49:09,190 --> 00:49:15,810
neighbourhood and see the alley first hand. It meant a great deal to have Heranda divided

508
00:49:15,810 --> 00:49:20,030
attention on a matter that impacts us so directly. Lastly, I wanted to thank the

509
00:49:20,030 --> 00:49:23,630
Planning Commission for putting forward their recommendation and the Council for

510
00:49:23,630 --> 00:49:28,170
considering the petition. Thank you. Thank you for your comment.

511
00:49:31,050 --> 00:49:32,670
I will need a motion.

512
00:49:36,800 --> 00:49:40,600
Mr. Chair, I move that the council close the public hearing and adopt the ordinance.

513
00:49:41,220 --> 00:49:47,240
Second. I have a motion by Council Member Carlson and a second by Council Member Wharton.

514
00:49:47,420 --> 00:49:52,580
Is there any discussion? So I'm going to call the question. All of those in favor say aye.

515
00:49:52,580 --> 00:49:53,300
Hi.

516
00:49:53,420 --> 00:49:53,520
Hi.

517
00:49:53,760 --> 00:49:53,920
Hi.

518
00:49:54,200 --> 00:49:54,300
Hi.

519
00:49:54,300 --> 00:49:54,360
Hi.

520
00:49:54,360 --> 00:49:54,480
Hi.

521
00:49:54,860 --> 00:49:55,680
Any opposed?

522
00:49:56,960 --> 00:49:59,080
This sounds like it's a unanimous vote.

523
00:50:00,120 --> 00:50:00,840
Thank you.

524
00:50:01,200 --> 00:50:04,700
We're moving on to item E5.

525
00:50:05,360 --> 00:50:09,340
This is an ordinance, expiration of land use approvals, text amendment.

526
00:50:10,000 --> 00:50:15,340
Before we begin taking comments, I will turn the time over to Brian Fulmer, council

527
00:50:15,340 --> 00:50:17,540
policy analyst, to give us a short introduction.

528
00:50:18,160 --> 00:50:19,000
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

529
00:50:19,000 --> 00:50:25,160
This is a proposal from the administration to expand actions an applicant may take to

530
00:50:25,160 --> 00:50:28,300
prevent approved land use applications from expiring.

531
00:50:29,000 --> 00:50:34,320
State code allows land use applications to remain valid if the applicant works to implement

532
00:50:34,540 --> 00:50:40,380
the approval with reasonable diligence, but that reasonable diligence isn't defined

533
00:50:40,380 --> 00:50:41,160
in state code.

534
00:50:41,900 --> 00:50:44,540
The proposal helps clarify what that is.

535
00:50:45,020 --> 00:50:45,400
Thank you.

536
00:50:47,000 --> 00:50:51,980
Thank you, Brian. Taylor, can you please start with our first public comment, please?

537
00:50:52,900 --> 00:50:57,000
Thanks, Mr. Chair. There's two people registered to speak to this item. The first will be Cindy

538
00:50:57,000 --> 00:51:00,320
Cromer followed by Annie Ruth Isaacson. Cindy's here in person.

539
00:51:01,660 --> 00:51:08,740
My name is Cindy Cromer, and my comment on this petition, and I am in favor of reducing

540
00:51:08,740 --> 00:51:14,200
the number of extensions to one, I have to do with my owning property next to

541
00:51:14,200 --> 00:51:17,400
a vacant building for the past 21 years.

542
00:51:18,320 --> 00:51:21,920
And watching these extensions granted in the same neighborhoods,

543
00:51:23,780 --> 00:51:26,220
I wanted to put together a map showing you

544
00:51:26,220 --> 00:51:29,500
that this burden is occurring on the same neighborhoods

545
00:51:29,500 --> 00:51:32,900
over and over again with these black holes

546
00:51:32,900 --> 00:51:37,120
of nothing happening being a stressor.

547
00:51:37,640 --> 00:51:40,680
So I want to share a few stories about how

548
00:51:40,680 --> 00:51:42,800
these repeated extensions look.

549
00:51:42,800 --> 00:51:47,660
One is families told to leave their homes just west of I-15 in December.

550
00:51:48,220 --> 00:51:50,780
Houses demolished, repeated extensions.

551
00:51:51,500 --> 00:51:57,900
Last summer, after someone complained, I found two men clearing weeds taller than the men.

552
00:51:58,860 --> 00:52:05,360
Empty office buildings, the source of so many calls for service that the police just parked there to do their paperwork.

553
00:52:06,280 --> 00:52:12,300
And a developer sending a message to a city employee indicating that he wanted another extension,

554
00:52:12,820 --> 00:52:14,320
no basis, I just want it.

555
00:52:15,120 --> 00:52:20,600
So I believe that a list of reasonable diligence is possible.

556
00:52:21,700 --> 00:52:22,600
I could draft one.

557
00:52:23,160 --> 00:52:27,680
The attorneys could tell me what things state statute don't allow.

558
00:52:28,180 --> 00:52:31,700
But I could come up with some things based on those 21 years of experience.

559
00:52:31,700 --> 00:52:39,520
It is long past time to reduce the burden on the same neighborhoods, and one extension and you're done.

560
00:52:40,320 --> 00:52:42,540
Fish or cut bait. Thanks.

561
00:52:44,690 --> 00:52:48,490
No, no, that's not allowed. Thank you.

562
00:52:49,950 --> 00:52:52,910
And next is Annie Rose Isaacson, who is here in person.

563
00:52:54,030 --> 00:52:58,510
Thank you. I'm speaking on behalf of the Center of City Neighborhood Council.

564
00:52:59,090 --> 00:53:03,270
We submit the following comments regarding to this expiration of land use approval.

565
00:53:03,270 --> 00:53:14,550
We recognize this ordinance is to reduce the number of extensions from multiple possible to only one, and that we appreciate.

566
00:53:15,270 --> 00:53:22,650
While we agree with this, we would like some additional requirements for people to get an extension to be added to the text amendment.

567
00:53:30,150 --> 00:53:38,150
There's a practice we're seeing throughout the city where people get extensions and they're not maintaining the properties.

568
00:53:38,770 --> 00:53:44,650
There's the grasses overgrown, there's graffiti, broken windows, people move in.

569
00:53:45,090 --> 00:53:50,770
We've had a number of fires in the last three years, five or six just in center city,

570
00:53:50,770 --> 00:53:56,610
some which have totally destroyed a building, some only partially, but they render the buildings

571
00:53:56,610 --> 00:54:01,910
unoccupiable and then when the developer decides not to move forward, the building can't be

572
00:54:01,910 --> 00:54:02,270
occupied.

573
00:54:02,590 --> 00:54:06,770
So it has a really detrimental effect on the neighborhood long term.

574
00:54:07,170 --> 00:54:12,790
So what we would ask you to do is add to this text amendment.

575
00:54:13,470 --> 00:54:19,550
We recommend that any extension of approval be conditioned on documented compliance with

576
00:54:19,550 --> 00:54:26,350
city property maintenance and security ordinance before the extension is granted. Properties

577
00:54:26,350 --> 00:54:31,730
with unresolved maintenance security or nuisance issue should not be eligible for an extension

578
00:54:32,230 --> 00:54:39,590
until those issues are corrected. And that's my comment. I just want to also add that

579
00:54:39,590 --> 00:54:43,670
Ben was here to speak on that, but he didn't get listed for some reason.

580
00:54:45,110 --> 00:54:49,810
I felt like we can add Ben to the, go ahead.

581
00:54:49,970 --> 00:54:51,370
I think my comment card was misunderstood.

582
00:54:51,910 --> 00:54:52,270
That's okay.

583
00:54:52,770 --> 00:54:54,050
My name is Ben Engel.

584
00:54:54,190 --> 00:54:57,870
I live on 100 South between Second and Third East.

585
00:55:00,220 --> 00:55:05,900
I was thinking of challenging myself to just say fire and feces for two minutes,

586
00:55:06,400 --> 00:55:09,560
but instead I'd just like to say that we have a lot of fliers

587
00:55:09,560 --> 00:55:13,340
and we have a lot of feces that is not cleaned up.

588
00:55:13,340 --> 00:55:20,200
But on these properties that are often have a permit for construction and then they are

589
00:55:20,200 --> 00:55:27,940
extended their time over and over again and these properties are often neglected and you

590
00:55:27,940 --> 00:55:30,380
need not go more than a block from here to find one.

591
00:55:32,290 --> 00:55:34,170
I try to keep my neighborhood clean.

592
00:55:34,170 --> 00:55:45,710
I mean, I try to offer some civility and our city sets the message for all of these developers

593
00:55:45,710 --> 00:55:52,270
that we get continual variances even though we have a very clear picture of the planning

594
00:55:52,270 --> 00:56:00,230
for our city. And then we continue to encourage that old architecture that stuff that's

595
00:56:00,230 --> 00:56:03,750
on the historic registry gets neglected to the point

596
00:56:03,750 --> 00:56:04,890
to where we just tear it down.

597
00:56:05,390 --> 00:56:08,170
And it happens time and time and time again.

598
00:56:10,030 --> 00:56:12,910
We've got the Chateau Normandy that burned last year,

599
00:56:13,270 --> 00:56:14,410
I'm more in the year ago,

600
00:56:15,350 --> 00:56:17,910
and I can't find out anything about the investigation.

601
00:56:18,270 --> 00:56:18,850
It's still pending.

602
00:56:19,210 --> 00:56:22,050
So your grammar request can't go through

603
00:56:22,050 --> 00:56:24,730
because they're still investigating this mysterious fire.

604
00:56:25,770 --> 00:56:27,610
I've said the best way to get an insurance claim

605
00:56:27,610 --> 00:56:29,450
Let's put up a for sale sign.

606
00:56:30,450 --> 00:56:34,170
Now the developers that get the permits to build are not necessarily selling,

607
00:56:34,730 --> 00:56:38,630
but these blighted properties often go unattended.

608
00:56:39,250 --> 00:56:41,670
Time and time again, they end up being burnt.

609
00:56:42,850 --> 00:56:45,570
They end up creating health hazards in our neighborhood.

610
00:56:46,150 --> 00:56:48,650
So let's not encourage that kind of behavior. Thank you.

611
00:56:49,870 --> 00:56:54,430
Thank you. Anybody else is here to comment on this item?

612
00:56:56,850 --> 00:56:59,930
Okay, I then I'm gonna look for a motion.

613
00:57:03,730 --> 00:57:05,310
Mr. Chair, I move that the council close

614
00:57:05,310 --> 00:57:09,770
the public hearing and defer action to a future council meeting. Second. I have a

615
00:57:09,770 --> 00:57:14,070
motion by Council Member Dugan and a second by Council Member Petro. Is there

616
00:57:14,070 --> 00:57:19,230
any discussion? I am going to call the question. All those in favor say aye.

617
00:57:19,530 --> 00:57:28,630
Aye. Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. Moving on to item E6. This is an ordinance for

618
00:57:28,630 --> 00:57:36,970
zoning map amendment at approximately 2260, 2270, 2290, east, 1300 south. We're welcoming

619
00:57:37,510 --> 00:57:42,270
Brian Fullmer to give us a Council Policy Analyst to give us a short introduction. Brian.

620
00:57:42,890 --> 00:57:47,010
Thank you. This is a proposal to amend the zoning map for the properties you mentioned

621
00:57:47,570 --> 00:57:54,350
from their current R17000 or single-family residential zoning to MU3 or mixed-use 3,

622
00:57:54,350 --> 00:58:00,790
to construct for-sale residential units consisting of townhomes and condominiums.

623
00:58:01,330 --> 00:58:08,670
These are proposed to be constructed on the subject properties and on MU3's owned property to the south, which is also owned by the applicants.

624
00:58:10,810 --> 00:58:11,630
Thank you, Brian.

625
00:58:14,550 --> 00:58:17,130
Taylor, can you please start with our first public comment?

626
00:58:17,130 --> 00:58:21,950
Thank you, Mr. Chair. We have four people registered to speak to this item. The first

627
00:58:21,950 --> 00:58:26,810
will be Kerry Dohan, followed by Megan Lee, and then John Lear. Kerry is here in person.

628
00:58:29,750 --> 00:58:35,930
Hi, my name is Kerry Dohan. I live four houses north of the proposed development on Learwood

629
00:58:35,930 --> 00:58:42,610
Way. First, I'd just like to know that I support mixed-use development zones in general,

630
00:58:42,610 --> 00:58:47,590
and that you may be surprised to hear that I'm not opposed to increased density in my neighborhood.

631
00:58:48,250 --> 00:58:50,450
However, the development is purely residential.

632
00:58:50,730 --> 00:58:57,030
Therefore, as a neighboring property owner, I do not get the benefit of any commercial development in this particular proposal.

633
00:59:00,930 --> 00:59:08,950
Additionally, depending on how important it is for the traffic analysis to be accurate for the decision to rezone,

634
00:59:08,950 --> 00:59:13,930
I find that the traffic analysis that was provided was inadequate in a number of ways.

635
00:59:14,450 --> 00:59:20,510
The traffic counts were taken in October of 2020 and we all know that traffic was not normal then.

636
00:59:20,950 --> 00:59:26,030
So I think that new traffic counts need to be provided.

637
00:59:26,510 --> 00:59:31,030
It also was based on an outdated site plan with inaccurate unit numbers

638
00:59:31,030 --> 00:59:36,690
and there was no estimates for turning movements on and off of Foothill Boulevard,

639
00:59:36,690 --> 00:59:38,970
which one of the entrances uses.

640
00:59:40,530 --> 00:59:43,990
The traffic analysis did not even mention my street at all.

641
00:59:45,050 --> 00:59:49,550
Laird Way is a cut-through street from the university or downtown to 13th South,

642
00:59:50,210 --> 00:59:54,270
and we are really worried that this development will increase that traffic significantly,

643
00:59:54,570 --> 00:59:58,290
and the traffic analysis does not at all address that.

644
00:59:58,530 --> 00:59:59,970
Right now there's a stop sign.

645
01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:06,880
A sign that says no left turn between the hours. I'll tell you that it does absolutely nothing to reduce cut-through traffic.

646
01:00:07,880 --> 01:00:20,960
Additionally, there's no mention of cycling in the traffic analysis, and this is a corridor where many cyclists use to get up to Wasatch Boulevard to access southern routes or immigration canyons, so I think that needs to be addressed.

647
01:00:20,960 --> 01:00:33,560
And finally this is going to increase pedestrian traffic regardless of whether there are families or other people using the development and we'd like additional crosswalks in greater pedestrian safety.

648
01:00:36,460 --> 01:00:41,700
And next will be Megan Lee followed by John Laird and then Jim Webster. Megan, is here in person.

649
01:00:51,680 --> 01:00:56,660
I apologize but I might be under the wrong agenda item so I'll defer so I'm not wasting time.

650
01:00:57,220 --> 01:00:57,540
Thank you.

651
01:00:59,620 --> 01:01:02,880
And next will be John Laird followed by Jim Webster. John is here in person.

652
01:01:11,370 --> 01:01:12,530
John, are you here?

653
01:01:16,810 --> 01:01:17,310
John.

654
01:01:17,750 --> 01:01:18,010
John.

655
01:01:21,900 --> 01:01:22,240
No?

656
01:01:22,620 --> 01:01:22,720
No.

657
01:01:23,020 --> 01:01:23,300
Okay.

658
01:01:24,160 --> 01:01:25,500
That will be all lost.

659
01:01:26,000 --> 01:01:26,740
Jim Webster.

660
01:01:27,080 --> 01:01:27,760
Jim Webster.

661
01:01:28,940 --> 01:01:29,540
Jim Webster.

662
01:01:29,620 --> 01:01:29,980
Webster.

663
01:01:30,360 --> 01:01:30,500
Yes.

664
01:01:31,320 --> 01:01:31,680
No, John.

665
01:01:31,900 --> 01:01:32,040
Jim.

666
01:01:32,680 --> 01:01:33,260
I get it now.

667
01:01:42,400 --> 01:01:43,620
I'm kind of filling in for John.

668
01:01:43,760 --> 01:01:44,740
He may still want to speak.

669
01:01:44,860 --> 01:01:45,680
I don't know where he went.

670
01:01:46,760 --> 01:01:49,560
We're supportive of the J-development project.

671
01:01:50,000 --> 01:01:51,140
I live in Yelpcrest.

672
01:01:51,140 --> 01:01:59,360
to John is, of course, living, lives on 1300 South. We're supportive of the project. There's

673
01:01:59,360 --> 01:02:05,060
a lot of unknowns with respect to access in and out of their parking and so forth and

674
01:02:05,060 --> 01:02:09,460
what the capacity is and so forth. And we're still working with the developer on that.

675
01:02:09,780 --> 01:02:13,840
We assume that those will be resolved in the development agreement. But I would also

676
01:02:13,840 --> 01:02:21,540
like to remind you that we have a CIP, Dan is aware of, for the California Trail Monumentation

677
01:02:21,540 --> 01:02:28,980
and that comes right down 1300 East. It's a unique and opportunity to recognize that

678
01:02:28,980 --> 01:02:34,260
and the developer has graciously agreed to a setback that would allow that to happen.

679
01:02:34,740 --> 01:02:39,620
So that's another component that I think needs to be recognized with respect to this

680
01:02:39,620 --> 01:02:44,920
project and we look forward to working with the City Council on that. We don't know exactly

681
01:02:44,920 --> 01:02:52,360
about funding yet, but we do want to, we have limited our proposal down to the area

682
01:02:52,360 --> 01:02:58,480
between Foothill and 2300 East Podesta California Trail project as well. And hopefully that

683
01:02:58,480 --> 01:03:02,160
will be also addressed in the development agreement. Thank you for your time.

684
01:03:03,260 --> 01:03:04,020
Thank you.

685
01:03:04,020 --> 01:03:07,000
Mr. Chair, that's John Lear.

686
01:03:07,100 --> 01:03:07,500
John Lear.

687
01:03:08,480 --> 01:03:09,480
It's your turn.

688
01:03:13,350 --> 01:03:13,730
Thank you.

689
01:03:16,500 --> 01:03:17,420
You're very quickly.

690
01:03:18,120 --> 01:03:23,500
I didn't hear what Jim said, but I'm representing sunny side east

691
01:03:23,500 --> 01:03:25,960
and the neighbors immediately adjacent to the development.

692
01:03:26,460 --> 01:03:30,260
If I repeat what Jim said, I apologize, but I will quickly say

693
01:03:30,260 --> 01:03:32,360
we are in support of this development.

694
01:03:32,960 --> 01:03:36,180
Our primary issue is that as it relates to the interface

695
01:03:36,180 --> 01:03:40,560
of the development with exits and entrances onto 1300 South.

696
01:03:41,340 --> 01:03:44,500
We're hoping that that will be resolved during the development

697
01:03:44,500 --> 01:03:48,440
or the development agreement process, and that we will have an opportunity

698
01:03:48,440 --> 01:03:52,740
to speak to that issue. We're very concerned about overloading 13 South,

699
01:03:52,860 --> 01:03:58,220
particularly at that point, with various vehicles going in and out,

700
01:03:58,460 --> 01:04:04,280
and we're waiting to get more information about the scale of the parking terrace

701
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and the exact number of vehicles that are going to be operating.

702
01:04:07,660 --> 01:04:11,980
Other than that, again, we are supportive of the developers they've been very good to

703
01:04:11,980 --> 01:04:17,840
work with and we encourage your positive consideration of the project, subject to figuring out 13th,

704
01:04:18,420 --> 01:04:18,700
south.

705
01:04:19,360 --> 01:04:19,700
Thank you.

706
01:04:20,820 --> 01:04:21,580
Thank you.

707
01:04:22,920 --> 01:04:25,760
I believe that was our last fully comment.

708
01:04:26,480 --> 01:04:27,740
I will need a motion.

709
01:04:28,640 --> 01:04:31,640
Mr. Chair, I move that the Council close the public hearing and defer the action

710
01:04:31,640 --> 01:04:32,780
to the future Council meeting.

711
01:04:33,920 --> 01:04:34,520
Second.

712
01:04:35,560 --> 01:04:41,400
I have a motion by Council Member Duggan and a second by Council Member Carlson.

713
01:04:41,700 --> 01:04:46,120
And is there any discussion? All of those in favor say aye.

714
01:04:46,740 --> 01:04:47,160
Aye.

715
01:04:48,020 --> 01:04:51,000
Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously.

716
01:04:51,620 --> 01:04:52,360
Mr. Chair.

717
01:04:52,660 --> 01:04:53,260
Yes, go ahead.

718
01:04:54,020 --> 01:04:59,320
I appreciate the conversations we've had with the neighborhoods and the developer on this project.

719
01:04:59,320 --> 01:05:02,640
And we still have some work to do on a development agreement.

720
01:05:02,820 --> 01:05:06,340
We still have some work to do on the traffic studies, as mentioned here also.

721
01:05:06,740 --> 01:05:12,320
So those are issues that we have ongoing and part of it working with the transportation

722
01:05:12,880 --> 01:05:16,080
and the developer and the neighborhood on that development agreement.

723
01:05:16,420 --> 01:05:17,260
So thank you very much.

724
01:05:19,520 --> 01:05:20,980
Thank you, Council Member Dugan.

725
01:05:21,920 --> 01:05:27,500
We're moving on to a non-controversial item, E7,

726
01:05:27,700 --> 01:05:30,080
an ordinance for the Sugar House Hotel Master Plan.

727
01:05:30,080 --> 01:05:41,640
and zoning map amendment approximately 21, 2111 south, 1300 east. Ryan Fulmer, Council

728
01:05:41,640 --> 01:05:44,760
Policy Analyst, is going to give us a short introduction.

729
01:05:45,440 --> 01:05:50,780
Thank you. This proposal is to amend the future land use and zoning maps for the

730
01:05:50,780 --> 01:05:56,860
property you mentioned in Council District 7 from its current MU3 or mixed use 3 zoning

731
01:05:56,860 --> 01:06:04,520
to MU 8 or mixed use 8, the proposal calls for and I will remind the council that you

732
01:06:04,520 --> 01:06:11,460
are voting only on the rezone tonight. You are not voting on a hotel. That will go before

733
01:06:11,460 --> 01:06:16,880
the planning commission. So the applicant stated intent is to construct a hotel on

734
01:06:16,880 --> 01:06:23,180
the property. And the property is adjacent to Sugarhouse Park and is the site of a former

735
01:06:23,180 --> 01:06:25,200
Sissler restaurant. Thank you.

736
01:06:27,520 --> 01:06:29,520
I don't think anybody's here to comment on this

737
01:06:29,520 --> 01:06:29,840
item.

738
01:06:32,420 --> 01:06:38,200
Before we begin taking public comments, I will invite Taylor to tell

739
01:06:38,200 --> 01:06:44,220
us who is our first public comment. Thank you, Mr. Chair. We have about 33 people

740
01:06:44,220 --> 01:06:48,420
registered to speak to this item. The first will be Lynn Schwartz followed by

741
01:06:48,420 --> 01:06:51,740
Becky Davis and then Judy Schwartz. Lynn is here in person.

742
01:07:03,170 --> 01:07:05,010
Schwartz? In the

743
01:07:05,010 --> 01:07:10,730
recently enacted mixed use zoning consolidation, the planning department had no problem up

744
01:07:10,730 --> 01:07:16,290
zoning and increasing the density potential of the Sugarhouse Business District. So it

745
01:07:16,290 --> 01:07:21,730
is important that they felt that the proper zone for this parcel is MU3. The Sugarhouse

746
01:07:21,730 --> 01:07:27,550
Master Plan does not in any way contemplate expansion of the business district east of

747
01:07:27,550 --> 01:07:34,330
1300 east. In fact, it very clearly excludes the area east of 1300 east from the business

748
01:07:34,330 --> 01:07:39,810
district. The Sugarhouse Master Plan states that the town center scale should be centered

749
01:07:39,810 --> 01:07:46,530
around Monument Plaza and ends on the west side of 1300 east. Monument Plaza is designated

750
01:07:46,530 --> 01:07:53,090
the gateway to Sugarhouse. Definitely not this parcel. And under no circumstances should

751
01:07:53,090 --> 01:07:59,930
a huge Sugarhouse sign be allowed on any building on the parcel. Contrary to the

752
01:07:59,930 --> 01:08:05,150
assertions in the Planning Department staff report. This reason does not preserve open

753
01:08:05,150 --> 01:08:11,550
space and critical environmental areas. It does not accommodate and promote an increase

754
01:08:11,550 --> 01:08:17,870
in Salt Lake City's population. It does not identify, preserve and enhance view corridors

755
01:08:17,870 --> 01:08:23,810
and vistas, including views of natural lands around and within the city. This reason

756
01:08:23,810 --> 01:08:29,590
does not support and encourage architecture development and infrastructure that is people

757
01:08:29,590 --> 01:08:36,050
focused and responsive to its surrounding context to enhance the public realm. The General

758
01:08:36,050 --> 01:08:42,390
Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment should both be denied as inappropriate for the parcel

759
01:08:42,390 --> 01:08:47,670
and MU3 should continue to be the proper zone, not generated by AI.

760
01:08:51,230 --> 01:08:55,790
Next will be Becky Davis, followed by Judy Short and then Brian Clement. Becky's here

761
01:08:55,790 --> 01:08:56,090
in person.

762
01:08:59,080 --> 01:09:03,900
I'm Becky Davis and I'm a trustee on the Sugarhouse Community Council. I am

763
01:09:03,900 --> 01:09:08,780
opposed to the request made by the entity that is interested in building a hotel on

764
01:09:08,780 --> 01:09:14,100
the southeast corner of the intersection at 1300 East, 2100 South in Salt Lake City for

765
01:09:14,100 --> 01:09:20,020
a rezone from MU3 to MU8. The residents of homes in the neighborhoods near the property

766
01:09:20,020 --> 01:09:25,040
will be impacted by people parking on the neighborhood streets rather than paying for parking when

767
01:09:25,040 --> 01:09:31,460
using the hotel restaurant and coffee shop. At the August 18, 2025 land use and zoning

768
01:09:31,460 --> 01:09:36,840
meeting for Sugar House. A member of the Sugar House Park Authority mentioned that parking

769
01:09:36,840 --> 01:09:41,620
in the park is an ongoing current problem, especially on days when events are happening

770
01:09:41,620 --> 01:09:47,680
in the park. If hotel employees, coffee shop and restaurant patrons, and patrons of businesses

771
01:09:47,680 --> 01:09:52,560
located in the hotel building park their vehicles in the park, instead of using the

772
01:09:52,560 --> 01:09:57,880
hotel parking lot, the issue will become more significant negatively affecting visitors

773
01:09:57,880 --> 01:10:03,800
to the park. Traffic is also a concern at this corner. This intersection is one of the

774
01:10:03,800 --> 01:10:10,180
busiest intersections in the city and is considered a failing intersection. When patrons' driving

775
01:10:10,180 --> 01:10:16,060
cars to attend events being held at the hotel are arriving and departing, traffic will

776
01:10:16,060 --> 01:10:21,580
increase on two already busy streets. The staff report states that the city transportation

777
01:10:21,580 --> 01:10:27,060
staff recommend that vehicles exiting from the hotel during the busy afternoon drive

778
01:10:27,060 --> 01:10:34,200
time exit onto 2100 South. This will create more of a traffic bottleneck on 2100 South

779
01:10:34,660 --> 01:10:41,300
because drivers exiting at this point who actually want to drive west on 2100 South or

780
01:10:41,300 --> 01:10:50,320
south on 1300 East will make U-turns at View Street or 1400 East onto 2100 South to be

781
01:10:50,320 --> 01:10:56,520
able to drive west on 2100 South until they reach 13th East. Please deny the reason

782
01:10:56,520 --> 01:10:56,920
request.

783
01:11:00,010 --> 01:11:03,690
And next will be Judy Short followed by Brian Clement and then Thea

784
01:11:03,690 --> 01:11:08,790
Brannon. Judy is here. I'm Judy Short. I'm the land use chair for Sugarhouse

785
01:11:08,790 --> 01:11:14,510
Community Council. My first meeting about this project was November 2024 at

786
01:11:14,510 --> 01:11:20,790
FFKR. The Sugarhouse Community Council had a presentation by John Potter, the

787
01:11:20,790 --> 01:11:26,190
developer, at the March 25 meeting. We received the recognized organization

788
01:11:26,190 --> 01:11:32,310
input notification, which was asking for a master plan, zoning text and zoning map amendments

789
01:11:32,310 --> 01:11:39,270
on July 11th, 2025. The ROC letter and plans were posted on our website, and we've been

790
01:11:39,270 --> 01:11:44,570
updating our website regularly to keep the community informed of the progress. We had

791
01:11:44,570 --> 01:11:49,750
another presentation at Highland High in August and invited the community. We had

792
01:11:49,750 --> 01:11:54,550
85 people sign the roster, although we know many more were there who didn't sign in.

793
01:11:54,550 --> 01:11:57,150
After this meeting, we began to get comments.

794
01:11:57,810 --> 01:12:02,930
We've had well over 150 comments, and the vast majority were against the project.

795
01:12:03,590 --> 01:12:09,950
We discussed this proposal in our newsletter, which goes to more than 4,000 individuals who live and work in Sugarhouse.

796
01:12:10,670 --> 01:12:21,050
Some of us have been around long enough to remember all the work the community did to put in the 2005 Sugarhouse Master Plan when it was written.

797
01:12:21,050 --> 01:12:28,770
Four or five meetings a month, four or five committees met once or twice a month for about

798
01:12:28,770 --> 01:12:31,190
three years, and the Sugarhouse has developed.

799
01:12:31,650 --> 01:12:34,550
We've been careful to stay within the confines of the plan.

800
01:12:35,350 --> 01:12:40,350
One thing that's very clear, Sugarhouse Business District is a specific place and

801
01:12:40,350 --> 01:12:42,790
does not extend east past 13th east.

802
01:12:43,510 --> 01:12:46,470
The west side of 13th east was the eastern boundary.

803
01:12:46,470 --> 01:12:52,050
any statements to the contrary in the staff report are inaccurate. When the

804
01:12:52,050 --> 01:12:57,130
City Council rezoned many parcels in the city to an MU designation, we were amazed

805
01:12:57,130 --> 01:13:01,370
this parcel was included. It really should be park space or something that

806
01:13:01,370 --> 01:13:06,730
enhances the park, not a 90-foot building. This is a community park, we'd like to

807
01:13:06,730 --> 01:13:08,330
think of it. Hi,

808
01:13:12,260 --> 01:13:20,900
next is Bram Clement followed by Thea Brannon and then

809
01:13:20,900 --> 01:13:22,720
This is Brianna and I live in District 7.

810
01:13:23,180 --> 01:13:26,960
I come to you tonight in opposition of the proposed zoning change for the property adjacent

811
01:13:26,960 --> 01:13:27,900
to Sugarhouse Park.

812
01:13:28,400 --> 01:13:33,280
I believe the zoning change would have a negative impact on my community and my small business.

813
01:13:33,900 --> 01:13:37,560
I was fortunate to receive an email from the Sugarhouse Community Council about this

814
01:13:37,560 --> 01:13:38,520
issue and this meeting.

815
01:13:39,000 --> 01:13:42,460
I want to thank them, especially Judy Short for keeping our community informed.

816
01:13:43,540 --> 01:13:46,640
But even with those efforts, most people have no idea this is happening.

817
01:13:46,860 --> 01:13:49,980
So this weekend I went to the park myself to help inform my community.

818
01:13:50,440 --> 01:13:54,740
I ended out nearly 300 flyers and spoke with at least 500 people.

819
01:13:55,280 --> 01:13:57,440
Only six people had even heard about the hotel.

820
01:13:58,020 --> 01:14:02,060
No one knew it involved zoning changes, and no one knew it was on tonight's agenda.

821
01:14:02,680 --> 01:14:07,080
I went into these conversations open, ready to hear different perspectives, but I never

822
01:14:07,080 --> 01:14:11,140
did because not a single person I spoke to supported it, not one.

823
01:14:12,880 --> 01:14:17,220
I met people from all walks of life, people from diverse backgrounds, vocal residents

824
01:14:17,220 --> 01:14:19,060
and visitors, many of them working class.

825
01:14:19,060 --> 01:14:22,100
They were grateful to be included to be informed and to be heard.

826
01:14:22,520 --> 01:14:25,500
The park was packed this weekend and finding parking was a huge challenge.

827
01:14:25,940 --> 01:14:29,420
People were concerned that the hotel was not offering enough parking spaces and no one

828
01:14:29,420 --> 01:14:30,440
wanted to pay for parking.

829
01:14:31,000 --> 01:14:33,800
Traffic at an already busy intersection was also a concern.

830
01:14:34,320 --> 01:14:36,360
I just saw an Instagram post from CityCast.

831
01:14:36,480 --> 01:14:40,820
They are celebrating the madness of March with a vote on the madness of Salt Lake

832
01:14:40,820 --> 01:14:41,500
City intersections.

833
01:14:42,220 --> 01:14:46,000
The corner of 2100 South and 1300 East is in the final two.

834
01:14:46,000 --> 01:14:53,500
People felt the building was too tall and questioned whether an upscale hotel that most could not afford would benefit the community.

835
01:14:54,300 --> 01:14:57,920
There were many other concerns expressed that I don't have time to go into today.

836
01:14:58,480 --> 01:14:59,780
People love Sugarhouse Park.

837
01:15:00,000 --> 01:15:04,140
It's not just a park, it's a gathering place, a shared space, something people feel proud of.

838
01:15:04,660 --> 01:15:07,180
I know not everyone who cares about this could be here tonight.

839
01:15:07,700 --> 01:15:09,960
Life is busy and the process isn't always clear.

840
01:15:10,480 --> 01:15:13,160
I hope the voices of the people I met are heard in this room

841
01:15:13,160 --> 01:15:16,220
and that the council votes no on this proposal. Thanks so much.

842
01:15:18,420 --> 01:15:22,720
Next will be Thea Brannon followed by Sarah Woolsey and then Michael Rubin.

843
01:15:23,000 --> 01:15:23,740
Thea's here in person.

844
01:15:31,660 --> 01:15:36,360
Council members, I'm addressing the design elements of this request.

845
01:15:36,360 --> 01:15:41,880
The key words I would encourage you to keep top of mind are mass, scale,

846
01:15:44,510 --> 01:15:45,970
scale, character

847
01:15:46,270 --> 01:15:47,310
and context.

848
01:15:47,970 --> 01:15:52,010
All concepts enshrined in both city and sugar house master plans.

849
01:15:52,830 --> 01:15:58,950
You are being asked to extend the sugar house business district to an isolated site across

850
01:15:58,950 --> 01:16:02,050
a very busy state arterial street.

851
01:16:02,050 --> 01:16:09,330
This would create a precedent of urban encroachment completely outside the actual central business area.

852
01:16:09,850 --> 01:16:14,890
Thus, the design standards for that district are extremely poor fit for this site.

853
01:16:15,650 --> 01:16:23,230
So, with this free zone to go through, building right up to the sidewalk to encourage pedestrian engagement is not desirable

854
01:16:23,230 --> 01:16:28,590
for that incredibly congested intersection, even with a 10-foot sidewalk.

855
01:16:28,590 --> 01:16:33,270
As the only building there, it would not be a real pedestrian street.

856
01:16:33,910 --> 01:16:39,370
Secondly, varied materials on the exterior of urban buildings can result in a hodgepodge effect,

857
01:16:39,950 --> 01:16:44,890
as seen in this proposed project, using four colors and six types of materials

858
01:16:44,890 --> 01:16:48,550
on a structure crammed into a .82 acre lot.

859
01:16:49,330 --> 01:16:54,800
While trendy in modern urban design, it does nothing to retain the established character

860
01:16:54,800 --> 01:16:59,820
character of this very particular neighborhood. And it does little to mitigate the look of

861
01:16:59,820 --> 01:17:04,420
an unrelenting block-like mess utterly out of scale with the adjoining neighborhood to

862
01:17:04,420 --> 01:17:11,540
say nothing of the park itself. We benefit today from the leaders who created our iconic

863
01:17:11,540 --> 01:17:18,460
park. A rezone is not harmonious or complementary to it. It does not match the context of

864
01:17:18,460 --> 01:17:24,580
the park open space. Finally, the paramount design flaw here is the very request itself.

865
01:17:25,220 --> 01:17:31,020
Once you rezone, there is no going back. I believe you have a duty to protect Sherman

866
01:17:31,020 --> 01:17:34,440
House Park by rejecting this reason. Next

867
01:17:37,740 --> 01:17:40,940
is Sarah Woolsey, followed by Michael Rubin

868
01:17:40,940 --> 01:17:43,420
and then Richard Layman. Sarah is here in person.

869
01:17:43,780 --> 01:17:47,120
Thank you all for the opportunity. My name is Sarah Woolsey. I'm a resident of District

870
01:17:48,260 --> 01:17:52,660
I'm a friend of Fairmont Park, a little bit west of Sugarhouse Park, but I'm speaking

871
01:17:52,660 --> 01:17:57,440
as a park lover who lives a bit west of the Sugarhouse Park. As you've already heard,

872
01:17:57,720 --> 01:18:03,780
this park is beloved. I was surprised when I saw that the city was giving notice around

873
01:18:03,780 --> 01:18:09,500
the proposed development or MU 3 to 8 change, only notifying people who lived around

874
01:18:09,500 --> 01:18:15,240
the park because Sugarhouse Park is all of our park. It's not just the neighborhood's

875
01:18:15,240 --> 01:18:20,160
Park. It's a regional park and it belongs to all of us. We walk, we bike, we come to

876
01:18:20,160 --> 01:18:25,660
see it regularly. This corner is particularly special. It's a gateway to nature, nature

877
01:18:25,660 --> 01:18:30,780
from the city. You all know the view. It's been developed with the beauty of the landmark

878
01:18:30,780 --> 01:18:36,740
draw by Patricia Johansson. The draw is a unique homage to the Echo Canyon and should

879
01:18:36,740 --> 01:18:42,940
not be shadowed by, excessively shadowed by a building. As we access the park from

880
01:18:42,940 --> 01:18:47,560
all size, by foot, stroller, bicycle, the views and the air are as valuable to all of

881
01:18:47,560 --> 01:18:53,260
us as is the green grass itself. MU3 is sufficient. Anytime you put up a building, you're taking

882
01:18:53,260 --> 01:18:57,920
some of the air and light from somebody. And my concern, MU8 on this corner will not

883
01:18:57,920 --> 01:19:03,240
just do that, but also proliferate more MU8 around the edges of the park. And we'll

884
01:19:03,240 --> 01:19:07,320
see it walled in as we see hidden hollow walled in, Fairmont Park being walled

885
01:19:07,320 --> 01:19:11,380
in. I would invite us to have caution. We've accepted lots of development in

886
01:19:11,380 --> 01:19:15,700
Sugarhouse but just not here. Please caution as the speaker before me said

887
01:19:15,700 --> 01:19:21,770
it's hard to take back a building once it's built. Thank you. And next is Michael

888
01:19:21,770 --> 01:19:26,150
Rubin followed by Richard Lehman and then Robert Peacock. Michael is here in

889
01:19:26,150 --> 01:19:32,650
person. All right, good evening. The pond in Sugarhouse Park is a popular

890
01:19:32,650 --> 01:19:36,930
recreational feature but in the event of a flood it's a major retention basin

891
01:19:36,930 --> 01:19:40,990
in Salt Lake City's flood plan. The state flood zone map indicates that all

892
01:19:40,990 --> 01:19:45,910
of the park properties in the Parley's Creek flood zone area. The map does not designate

893
01:19:45,910 --> 01:19:50,430
the private land being proposed for rezoning, but major flood events have never made allowances

894
01:19:50,430 --> 01:19:56,970
for private property. Floods have always threatened Sugar House. In 2005, water flows through

895
01:19:56,970 --> 01:20:03,830
Sugar House Park reached 200 cubic feet per second. Major flooding occurred here in 1922,

896
01:20:04,730 --> 01:20:11,310
1952, 1956, 1983 and 2017. When sewer and water lines reached capacity, excess water

897
01:20:11,310 --> 01:20:16,470
was diverted to nearby streets or properties using sandbag. Debris swept up by floodwater

898
01:20:16,470 --> 01:20:21,250
blocked segments of the creek, forcing the water to flow onto private property. Despite

899
01:20:21,250 --> 01:20:25,790
the diligent efforts of city and county engineers and public officials, no one can foresee events

900
01:20:25,790 --> 01:20:30,370
like cloudbursts and flash floods. Despite the optimism of the developers, it's foolish

901
01:20:30,370 --> 01:20:34,430
to deny that Sugarhouse Park is, first and foremost, a flood detention basin.

902
01:20:35,430 --> 01:20:39,210
Despite the petitioner's hopeful assertions that their lowest level would remain above the

903
01:20:39,210 --> 01:20:43,750
water level, the entire park is part of the Parlies Creek floodplain. If water overflows the

904
01:20:43,750 --> 01:20:48,330
central pond, floodwater will inundate any buildings on that property, as has happened

905
01:20:48,330 --> 01:20:53,570
every 20 or 30 years over the past century. And if debris is washed downstream along with the

906
01:20:53,570 --> 01:20:57,990
floodwater, wherever it collects, it creates a dam of its own that will cause water to

907
01:20:57,990 --> 01:20:59,030
spread out from that point.

908
01:20:59,890 --> 01:21:03,530
Any rezone that would allow and encourage a private owner to dig deep into the northwest

909
01:21:03,530 --> 01:21:07,750
corner of the park comes with risk both to the property and the earthen dam forming the

910
01:21:07,750 --> 01:21:09,170
flood detention basin of the park.

911
01:21:09,910 --> 01:21:13,590
That risk should be thoroughly understood before any rezoning action is taken that

912
01:21:13,590 --> 01:21:16,670
would allow a project to potentially disrupt this important corner of the park.

913
01:21:17,450 --> 01:21:20,190
Thank you and I want to thank Lynn Olson for providing most of this information.

914
01:21:23,120 --> 01:21:27,580
Next is Richard Layman followed by Robert Peacock and then Alan Sanderson.

915
01:21:27,580 --> 01:21:29,000
and Richard is here in person.

916
01:21:30,980 --> 01:21:33,380
Hello, I'm on the park board,

917
01:21:33,540 --> 01:21:34,980
but we don't have a consensus,

918
01:21:35,060 --> 01:21:36,400
so I'm speaking for myself.

919
01:21:37,320 --> 01:21:40,600
I'm gonna stick out of the points because two minutes.

920
01:21:41,500 --> 01:21:43,660
The single private property on the block

921
01:21:43,660 --> 01:21:46,360
is an anomaly left over from the state prison,

922
01:21:47,080 --> 01:21:49,720
selling the state, selling it off in 42.

923
01:21:50,680 --> 01:21:53,200
The property owner is unwilling to entertain

924
01:21:53,200 --> 01:21:56,240
a reasonable proposal from the city to buy the property.

925
01:21:56,240 --> 01:22:00,100
an up-zone financially rewards or in transagents.

926
01:22:01,120 --> 01:22:05,720
The up-zone is beyond that dictated by the city-wide rezoning process,

927
01:22:06,520 --> 01:22:10,620
doesn't add to the housing stock, doesn't support transit-oriented development.

928
01:22:11,620 --> 01:22:16,480
It's compatible, incompatible with the site's land-use context.

929
01:22:17,000 --> 01:22:19,380
The hotel appears to be in the park.

930
01:22:19,380 --> 01:22:26,500
Park. A yes vote extends the mixed use density of the town center. People talked about it.

931
01:22:27,000 --> 01:22:33,200
The community benefits are minimal. The hotel will block the Wasatch Mountain View Shed from

932
01:22:33,200 --> 01:22:40,980
the north. The hotel will create a permanent scar on the perimeter of the park. The hotel

933
01:22:40,980 --> 01:22:49,580
will forever reshape the viewshed within the park. It will dominate the interior. Signature

934
01:22:49,580 --> 01:22:54,460
urban parks both in the city and across the country don't have tall buildings within their

935
01:22:54,460 --> 01:23:00,620
perimeter and grounds. The renderings presented by the developers show the building's impact

936
01:23:00,620 --> 01:23:05,900
is smaller than it will be in actuality. I know you guys have this presentation

937
01:23:05,900 --> 01:23:06,840
which shows that.

938
01:23:09,660 --> 01:23:14,680
The developer and the planning department claim MU80 is much bigger than

939
01:23:14,680 --> 01:23:22,960
MU3. It's double the size. This is the most important decision concerning the park since

940
01:23:22,960 --> 01:23:25,900
the park was created in 1955.

941
01:23:28,000 --> 01:23:32,740
Construction concessions the hotel are asking for, we

942
01:23:55,730 --> 01:24:00,430
Hi, my name is Robert Peacock and I live on the east edge of Sugarhouse Park.

943
01:24:01,540 --> 01:24:08,250
I work for a geotechnical engineering firm that works all over the country and high-rise

944
01:24:08,250 --> 01:24:08,650
building.

945
01:24:10,010 --> 01:24:11,150
Foundation analysis.

946
01:24:12,150 --> 01:24:17,750
I have a question about the geotechnical investigation being performed and the collected

947
01:24:17,750 --> 01:24:25,330
subsoils analyzed for construction of the specific structure planned for that property.

948
01:24:26,490 --> 01:24:32,450
If it hasn't been done, the Council should consider potential consequences of rezoning

949
01:24:32,450 --> 01:24:41,110
a property to allow a specific size structure proposed by a private owner prior to approving

950
01:24:41,110 --> 01:24:42,410
a zoning change.

951
01:24:43,950 --> 01:24:52,870
Sugarhouse Park is open space. Established in 1955, there's a 99-year term on that establishment.

952
01:24:54,190 --> 01:25:00,690
Expires in 2055. That would be the appropriate time to consider potential zoning changes

953
01:25:00,690 --> 01:25:07,570
consistent with those of the park, not now for the financial benefit of an owner.

954
01:25:08,690 --> 01:25:18,930
The council should not approve the Sugar House master plan and zoning map amendment at approximately 2011 south, 1300 east.

955
01:25:19,210 --> 01:25:19,790
Is

956
01:25:24,720 --> 01:25:28,860
Alan Sanderson followed by Brim Oliver and then Cindy Comer. Alan is here in person.

957
01:25:31,160 --> 01:25:38,440
Good evening. The rezoning application for the Sugar House hotel must be denied. The council recently updated and quickly zoned this property,

958
01:25:38,440 --> 01:25:43,100
pretty MU3 as it's outside Sugarhouse Business District and it's next to a regional park.

959
01:25:43,880 --> 01:25:48,980
To prove the zoning change, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate that there

960
01:25:48,980 --> 01:25:54,340
is an unmet need. There are no unmet needs. Within Sugarhouse, there are hotels, there

961
01:25:54,340 --> 01:25:59,840
are coffee shops, there are restaurants, retail, public meeting spaces. As such, the application

962
01:25:59,840 --> 01:26:05,260
fails to meet the burden. The application contains many issues. Here's but one.

963
01:26:05,260 --> 01:26:10,420
The project calls for small retail spaces in a coffee shop along with public meeting spaces.

964
01:26:10,860 --> 01:26:16,000
But where is the parking? It's all underground, all 180 spaces.

965
01:26:16,820 --> 01:26:21,260
Given the very small lot size, the underground parking will be three stories deep

966
01:26:21,260 --> 01:26:23,920
and will have a reduced level of service.

967
01:26:25,100 --> 01:26:29,220
Someone going to a coffee shop or a small retail space does not want to park underground.

968
01:26:29,360 --> 01:26:30,760
They want quick, easy parking.

969
01:26:30,760 --> 01:26:35,000
The hotel will have 145 rooms with 180 spaces.

970
01:26:35,780 --> 01:26:38,820
The hotel is fully occupied that leaves 35 spaces.

971
01:26:39,100 --> 01:26:43,420
Most will be needed by employees as there's no additional parking in the area.

972
01:26:43,980 --> 01:26:48,020
As such, there'll be little to no parking during evenings for non-guests.

973
01:26:48,580 --> 01:26:53,420
For instance, the Sugarhouse Community Council, which is averages over 50 people in their meetings,

974
01:26:53,820 --> 01:26:56,500
could not hold their meetings there because of the lack of parking.

975
01:26:56,500 --> 01:27:02,840
or if they did, they would take all the available evening parking much to dismay of the hotel guests.

976
01:27:03,740 --> 01:27:11,380
The property should be redeveloped. The first developer at 21st and 21st asked for a similar zoning variance.

977
01:27:12,200 --> 01:27:19,520
That did not happen. A different second developer came in with the vision to build within the current zoning.

978
01:27:19,520 --> 01:27:26,400
That same vision is needed for this property, a developer with the right vision. Thank you.

979
01:27:28,530 --> 01:27:32,730
Next is Brim Oliver, followed by Cindy Gomer and then Shirley Belville.

980
01:27:32,990 --> 01:27:34,170
Brim is here in person.

981
01:27:38,220 --> 01:27:42,100
I'm speaking this evening to urge you to deny the requested rezone.

982
01:27:42,820 --> 01:27:47,220
The planning staff report on which the Planning Commission's favorable recommendation was based

983
01:27:47,220 --> 01:27:53,060
contends incorrectly that the site naturally belongs in the Sugarhouse Business District

984
01:27:53,060 --> 01:27:59,440
district and that an MU-8 designation is justified. It is not. The report makes a number of false

985
01:27:59,440 --> 01:28:04,760
assertions in support of this contention that the site is, quote, adjacent to and, quote,

986
01:28:04,920 --> 01:28:10,200
on the periphery of the business district. It is not. It is actually adjacent to and

987
01:28:10,200 --> 01:28:15,580
on the periphery of Sugarhouse Park. Functionally, it belongs to the park, not the business

988
01:28:15,580 --> 01:28:20,220
district. That the site is, quote, located at the eastern edge of the Sugarhouse

989
01:28:20,220 --> 01:28:25,780
business district. It is not. It is clearly separated from the district by 1300 East,

990
01:28:26,120 --> 01:28:31,580
a major arterial which itself establishes an eastern boundary, an eastern edge for

991
01:28:31,580 --> 01:28:37,240
the district. That the Sugarhouse Master Plan supports expanding the district to incorporate

992
01:28:37,240 --> 01:28:42,820
the site. It does not. The Sugarhouse Master Plan does support expansion of the business

993
01:28:42,820 --> 01:28:49,460
district quote to 1300 East to the East. This language is clearly unequivocal and

994
01:28:49,460 --> 01:28:56,440
intentional. The plan proposes expansion of the district to not across 1300 East and

995
01:28:56,440 --> 01:29:02,200
the plan includes a map that explicitly excludes the site from the proposed expansion. As opposed

996
01:29:02,200 --> 01:29:08,600
to the current MU3 designation, MU8 applies to business districts and, quote, is specifically

997
01:29:08,600 --> 01:29:14,740
intended for denser, more commercial locations. The site is clearly not such a location.

998
01:29:14,740 --> 01:29:18,440
It is defined by the open space of the park which it adjoins.

999
01:29:19,020 --> 01:29:27,880
Therefore, rezoning to MU-8 would result in a use that is clearly incompatible with the site's location and the intent of the Sugarhouse Master Plan.

1000
01:29:28,340 --> 01:29:28,740
Thank you.

1001
01:29:30,300 --> 01:29:35,240
Next will be Cindy Cromer followed by Sherry Belmille and then Heidi Schubert.

1002
01:29:35,720 --> 01:29:36,720
Cindy is here in person.

1003
01:29:37,740 --> 01:29:43,520
My name is still Cindy Cromer and as you know, I don't reside in proximity to the Sugarhouse

1004
01:29:43,520 --> 01:29:47,680
Park, but I am very familiar with it because of the Garden Center.

1005
01:29:49,000 --> 01:29:55,080
And I have spoken to you before about the germiandering of the concept of community benefit.

1006
01:29:55,080 --> 01:29:59,900
The community benefit proposed here is complete.

1007
01:30:00,000 --> 01:30:07,120
Inadequate. When this concept was introduced, the word commensurate was used. It is not something

1008
01:30:07,120 --> 01:30:13,360
I can find in the ordinance anymore. I'm not surprised that the attorneys took it out, but

1009
01:30:13,360 --> 01:30:20,760
this is not commensurate with the benefit to the developer. I'm going to take you on

1010
01:30:20,760 --> 01:30:28,760
a virtual tour, moving eastward from 1300 east along 2100 south. There is a great deal

1011
01:30:28,760 --> 01:30:35,080
of open space. There are a great deal of single-family residences. There are some mixed use, no more

1012
01:30:35,080 --> 01:30:41,380
than three stories. You can't find a four-story building until you get to the State Highway

1013
01:30:41,380 --> 01:30:47,400
at Foothill Boulevard, and it is buried into the slope. That's the reality of what's there.

1014
01:30:47,720 --> 01:30:53,040
It's open space and very low-intensity buildings all the way to Foothill.

1015
01:30:56,900 --> 01:30:57,580
It's

1016
01:30:57,580 --> 01:31:04,440
me to the core even miles away because I have property right next to an MU3. And I'm

1017
01:31:04,440 --> 01:31:13,180
quaking that you might consider jumping from an MU3 to an MU8. And I want to also mention

1018
01:31:13,180 --> 01:31:19,260
that I'm seeing the intensification of use next to publicly owned land in the East

1019
01:31:19,260 --> 01:31:25,680
Downtown, in Euclid, in Ball Park, and now Sugar House, where developers are shrewdly

1020
01:31:25,680 --> 01:31:31,180
appropriating public open space that is heavily used to protect their views and

1021
01:31:31,180 --> 01:31:37,920
to provide dog potty areas for their tenants. Thanks. Next will be Shirley

1022
01:31:37,920 --> 01:31:42,720
Bellowsville followed by Heidi Sugar and then Jim Jenkins. Shirley is here in

1023
01:31:42,720 --> 01:31:42,960
person.

1024
01:31:48,500 --> 01:31:52,140
I actually did not sign up to speak but I'm just going to state that

1025
01:31:52,140 --> 01:31:56,960
I am very much in agreement with everything that everybody has

1026
01:31:56,960 --> 01:32:04,100
said here. I've been a Sugarhouse resident for over 40 years, and this is not a place

1027
01:32:04,100 --> 01:32:08,640
for this hotel, especially going from MU3 to MU8. Thank you.

1028
01:32:11,130 --> 01:32:15,590
Is Heidi Schubert followed by Jim Jenkins and then Gary Forbush? Heidi is here in person.

1029
01:32:17,250 --> 01:32:20,850
Hello. I'm Heidi Schubert. I'm a trustee of the Sugarhouse Community Council.

1030
01:32:23,970 --> 01:32:24,570
Through

1031
01:32:24,570 --> 01:32:31,050
to agree that the business district always starts at a nice high point and then we step

1032
01:32:31,050 --> 01:32:36,810
down in zoning as we reach the outer limits. The freeway is one limit but we have smaller

1033
01:32:36,810 --> 01:32:42,430
houses and we don't build big things next to small houses. We step down in size. And

1034
01:32:42,430 --> 01:32:47,370
the same thing has to be true of the business district as it reaches the park. The park

1035
01:32:47,370 --> 01:32:52,090
is our community. It is our single story. It is our zero story neighbor and we cannot

1036
01:32:52,090 --> 01:32:56,970
build an MU-8 next to our single-story neighbor. We need to stop on the other side of the street,

1037
01:32:57,250 --> 01:33:01,490
even in New York City and in Central Park. They stop on the other side of the street.

1038
01:33:01,610 --> 01:33:03,590
Please give us that street and distance. Thank you.

1039
01:33:05,550 --> 01:33:11,470
Next is Jim Jenkins, followed by Gary Forbush and then Elmira Sterling. Jim is here in person.

1040
01:33:13,760 --> 01:33:19,660
Good evening. I'm Jim Jenkins in District 3. This council has wisely in the past required

1041
01:33:19,660 --> 01:33:23,000
that a reason produce a public benefit.

1042
01:33:23,840 --> 01:33:28,560
This requirement has unfortunately often been trivialized or watered down.

1043
01:33:29,460 --> 01:33:31,960
In the case of this development,

1044
01:33:32,760 --> 01:33:36,980
I believe the developer has offered discounted meeting rooms

1045
01:33:36,980 --> 01:33:39,120
and retail rentals to local interests.

1046
01:33:40,200 --> 01:33:43,960
This is a two-edged sword at best as it could draw neighborhood businesses

1047
01:33:43,960 --> 01:33:46,760
out of their neighborhoods in search of tourist dollars.

1048
01:33:47,780 --> 01:33:53,040
In return for this minimal benefit, we are asked to damage the public interest by the

1049
01:33:53,040 --> 01:33:58,420
disruption of the existing development pattern, the overshadowing of the park by whatever high

1050
01:33:58,420 --> 01:34:04,100
rise might eventually be built, by providing a private entrance to public space for luxury

1051
01:34:04,100 --> 01:34:09,820
hotel patrons, and by requiring park users to enjoy the park under the eyes of said

1052
01:34:09,820 --> 01:34:10,240
patrons.

1053
01:34:11,380 --> 01:34:15,920
I respectfully ask that this Council act to enforce the requirements for a net

1054
01:34:15,920 --> 01:34:21,440
public benefit, as well as to prevent damage to what is a unique green space that helps

1055
01:34:21,440 --> 01:34:27,520
to find our city character by denying this request. As a former community council chair

1056
01:34:27,520 --> 01:34:32,360
and transportation advisory board member, I am deeply concerned about the precedent this

1057
01:34:32,360 --> 01:34:36,000
would set for other green spaces in our city. Thank you.

1058
01:34:38,440 --> 01:34:44,160
Next is Gary Forbush, Paul Bay, Almira Spearling, and then Peter Francis. Gary is

1059
01:34:44,160 --> 01:34:44,680
here in person.

1060
01:34:44,680 --> 01:34:45,640
Hi

1061
01:34:48,520 --> 01:34:50,140
there. My name is Keri Forbush.

1062
01:34:50,720 --> 01:34:54,060
You know, over 20 years ago, I worked with a community group

1063
01:34:54,060 --> 01:34:56,580
with a challenged, a large McHugh's development

1064
01:34:57,120 --> 01:34:59,360
in a 128-cook gravel pit in Sandy.

1065
01:35:00,400 --> 01:35:02,160
We wanted it to become a regional park,

1066
01:35:02,700 --> 01:35:04,940
and I can tell you truthfully that from my point of view,

1067
01:35:05,500 --> 01:35:08,520
my motivation was I wanted a park in Sandy

1068
01:35:08,520 --> 01:35:10,080
like you have in Sugarhouse.

1069
01:35:10,740 --> 01:35:12,520
I had grandparents who lived here.

1070
01:35:13,020 --> 01:35:15,460
I spent lots of time in Sugarhouse Park.

1071
01:35:15,460 --> 01:35:22,240
so I really thought it was a value to have a regional park in Sandy right now

1072
01:35:22,240 --> 01:35:26,760
we have a missing corner and sugarhouse park the lot size is 0.8 of an

1073
01:35:26,760 --> 01:35:31,820
acre that corner could be transformed by clearing what's there planting grass and

1074
01:35:31,820 --> 01:35:36,980
making the park feel whole a hotel here will mean more traffic more

1075
01:35:36,980 --> 01:35:43,400
pollution and more danger for walkers joggers cyclists pets and wildlife I

1076
01:35:43,400 --> 01:35:48,920
know how many of you have tried to cross the street on that corner, but it's very dicey.

1077
01:35:49,660 --> 01:35:53,920
Guests and event visitors will choose free parking in the park over paid garage stalls,

1078
01:35:54,460 --> 01:35:57,440
turning the park into an overflow parking for private business.

1079
01:35:58,020 --> 01:36:02,380
They will also use the park road as a shortcut, changing it from a peaceful nature area

1080
01:36:02,380 --> 01:36:08,420
into a busy street. Calling this project an activity center or a gateway is just branding.

1081
01:36:08,420 --> 01:36:14,960
It's still a 90-foot corporate hotel looming over treasured parkland, not a beautiful humanity

1082
01:36:14,960 --> 01:36:15,440
benefit.

1083
01:36:16,280 --> 01:36:21,820
It will have an unparalleled view of the east of the park open space and a wasatch range

1084
01:36:22,400 --> 01:36:23,660
because it's a park.

1085
01:36:24,660 --> 01:36:26,420
This location is not the right one.

1086
01:36:26,920 --> 01:36:31,040
There are other commercial sites in Sugart House that could welcome a hotel without

1087
01:36:31,040 --> 01:36:33,500
taking away from our most important public space.

1088
01:36:34,060 --> 01:36:40,700
developers say rejecting this hotel will leave the site empty for 16 years. That is a scare tactic.

1089
01:36:41,340 --> 01:36:46,740
If the only projects we are returning away are those that take from our park, then we should turn them away.

1090
01:36:47,220 --> 01:36:53,000
Instead, we should welcome a project that restores the corner in a way that is truly community-minded.

1091
01:36:53,660 --> 01:36:53,900
Thank

1092
01:36:57,290 --> 01:36:58,290
you.

1093
01:36:59,640 --> 01:37:00,880
Next is.

1094
01:37:00,880 --> 01:37:09,920
I want to take this quick moment right now just to check with all of you if we are okay

1095
01:37:09,920 --> 01:37:10,680
powering through.

1096
01:37:10,820 --> 01:37:15,900
There's about 20, 21 names left, about 40 minutes left on this item.

1097
01:37:16,620 --> 01:37:20,560
If anybody needs a break, we can bathroom break worker powering through.

1098
01:37:21,200 --> 01:37:21,420
Okay.

1099
01:37:21,920 --> 01:37:22,440
Let's do it.

1100
01:37:25,650 --> 01:37:26,010
Okay.

1101
01:37:26,110 --> 01:37:30,310
Next is Elmira Spirling followed by Peter Francis and then Janice Mourney.

1102
01:37:30,530 --> 01:37:31,490
Elmira is here in person.

1103
01:37:31,490 --> 01:37:32,550
Hello.

1104
01:37:36,450 --> 01:37:41,390
My name is Elmira Sperling and I respectfully oppose the proposed hotel rezoning. I understand

1105
01:37:41,390 --> 01:37:46,010
that this is to focus on rezoning, but it goes hand in hand with the hotel. There is

1106
01:37:46,010 --> 01:37:51,090
an objective data showing a shortage of hotel rooms in this area. To challenge the developers

1107
01:37:51,090 --> 01:37:56,790
claim that there's a genuine gap in the hotel market in this area, Rocky Mountain Lodging

1108
01:37:56,790 --> 01:38:03,770
reported in 2025 that hotels were merely 70% full in 2025. So it's pointing to little

1109
01:38:03,770 --> 01:38:08,710
need for such a structure. The developer is local, and that's a significant poll.

1110
01:38:09,370 --> 01:38:14,110
In today's market, having a local developer sometimes seen as refreshing, with everyone

1111
01:38:14,110 --> 01:38:18,570
around the 50 states wanting a piece of Salt Lake. But just because he's local doesn't

1112
01:38:18,570 --> 01:38:22,650
mean he has any more poll in this market in the council than the ones who have grown

1113
01:38:22,650 --> 01:38:26,770
up right beside him. Just because he's local doesn't mean he gets a blank check

1114
01:38:26,770 --> 01:38:31,370
for spot zoning. Just because he's local doesn't mean his development priorities

1115
01:38:31,370 --> 01:38:36,610
align with broader neighborhood planning goals, no matter what story he sells about wanting

1116
01:38:36,610 --> 01:38:42,370
to recreate a fond memory of staying in a sugar house hotel decades ago. When did fond

1117
01:38:42,370 --> 01:38:44,350
warm memories include a rooftop bar?

1118
01:38:45,150 --> 01:38:50,130
Lastly, didn't you just rezone the area to mixed use three less than a year ago in

1119
01:38:50,130 --> 01:38:54,490
the hopes that it would limit scale and preserve neighborhood character, but now you're shooting

1120
01:38:54,490 --> 01:39:00,270
to MU-8? The city's zoning code language for MU-3 clearly states its purpose, to

1121
01:39:00,270 --> 01:39:05,070
provide moderately-scaled mixed-use development adjacent to low-density residential neighborhoods

1122
01:39:05,070 --> 01:39:10,790
and encourage pedestrian-oriented uses. But now in less than a year, you're wanting to

1123
01:39:10,790 --> 01:39:16,230
go straight to 90 feet. Your precedent seems off. Plus, this last year, you've approved

1124
01:39:16,230 --> 01:39:21,130
many more zoning changes than declined. So can't you just give Salt Lakers a rooftop

1125
01:39:21,130 --> 01:39:26,390
barless family park? For those reasons, I encourage you to heavily consider this

1126
01:39:26,390 --> 01:39:29,730
rezoning request from all angles. Thank you.

1127
01:39:33,150 --> 01:39:38,450
Next is Peter Francis followed by Janice Murray and then Yvonne Martinez. Peter's here in

1128
01:39:38,450 --> 01:39:38,610
person.

1129
01:39:48,500 --> 01:39:52,000
First of all, I'd like to thank the council for being here and listening to all of this.

1130
01:39:52,100 --> 01:39:55,560
It's a long evening for you guys, so thanks for being here. I'd like to thank everybody

1131
01:39:55,560 --> 01:40:01,260
for being here and for showing up tonight. I'm here to speak on behalf of the people

1132
01:40:01,260 --> 01:40:06,380
that share the views of Sugarhouse Park, not just the view from inside the park of

1133
01:40:06,380 --> 01:40:14,080
our majestic sunsets, but also our views from 13th east, looking through the park at our

1134
01:40:14,080 --> 01:40:20,960
mountains. Those of us that frequent the intersection of 13th and 21st know the gridlock of traveling

1135
01:40:20,960 --> 01:40:27,020
southbound on 13th in the late afternoon. The one bright spot is when you finally break

1136
01:40:27,020 --> 01:40:33,940
through 21st south and take in your first glance of the Wasatch Mountains. It is

1137
01:40:33,940 --> 01:40:40,240
very liberating, both taking in the view and also knowing you're finally going to get moving again.

1138
01:40:41,200 --> 01:40:47,420
Another view we all share is from within the park. The sunset views from all over the park are spectacular.

1139
01:40:48,320 --> 01:40:54,340
In the summer months, the sunset view most affected by the proposed zoning change would be the area near the pond.

1140
01:40:55,020 --> 01:41:01,360
If you've ever had the pleasure of taking your children to visit the ducks and geese or just taking a walk around the pond,

1141
01:41:01,360 --> 01:41:03,600
you know how special this place is.

1142
01:41:04,540 --> 01:41:11,120
Now imagine our panoramic view from the pond being interrupted by the shadow of a hotel

1143
01:41:11,120 --> 01:41:12,400
200 yards away.

1144
01:41:13,420 --> 01:41:18,180
In the winter months, with the sun lower in the southern sky, the shadow of the hotel

1145
01:41:18,180 --> 01:41:19,960
moves north of 21st.

1146
01:41:20,320 --> 01:41:27,140
Imagine a ten-story oversized sundial casting its shadow across the hundreds of homes

1147
01:41:27,140 --> 01:41:27,780
and businesses.

1148
01:41:27,780 --> 01:41:36,960
is. A shadow that spreads over the people that live and work here at a time of year,

1149
01:41:37,200 --> 01:41:42,560
we are all craving light and warmth. The bottom line is we must protect our neighborhood from

1150
01:41:42,560 --> 01:41:48,600
any further spread of the tall buildings, allowed west of 13th East. We must protect

1151
01:41:48,600 --> 01:41:54,100
Sugar House and its namesake park. Again, thank you all for being here and going

1152
01:41:54,100 --> 01:41:54,800
through a long meeting.

1153
01:41:54,800 --> 01:41:55,580
Next

1154
01:41:58,430 --> 01:42:03,110
will be Janice Murray, followed by Yvonne Martinez, and then Jane Daly.

1155
01:42:04,070 --> 01:42:05,270
Janice is here first.

1156
01:42:06,370 --> 01:42:07,230
Thank you.

1157
01:42:08,310 --> 01:42:16,230
I've lived just two streets north of the park for most of my life, and I want to second

1158
01:42:16,230 --> 01:42:18,790
and third what everyone has been saying.

1159
01:42:20,390 --> 01:42:28,330
I ask you to reconsider approving this and it will not benefit the neighborhood, it only

1160
01:42:28,330 --> 01:42:34,050
benefits the developers, so please leave the zoning where it is, and I thank you.

1161
01:42:36,160 --> 01:42:40,840
Next is Yvonne Martinez, followed by Jean Daly and then Mary Maiden.

1162
01:42:41,280 --> 01:42:42,020
Yvonne was here.

1163
01:42:42,380 --> 01:42:42,780
Hello,

1164
01:42:47,740 --> 01:42:51,780
my name is Yvonne Martinez, and I live maybe about 100 yards, maybe a little

1165
01:42:51,780 --> 01:42:55,700
over from that site where this hotel is being proposed.

1166
01:42:56,600 --> 01:43:02,600
I don't support this proposal as it stands today, neither the density of it, the height

1167
01:43:02,600 --> 01:43:03,420
of it.

1168
01:43:03,700 --> 01:43:07,020
I have concerns about this zoning change on two fronts.

1169
01:43:07,200 --> 01:43:11,560
First, the MU3 zoning fits the neighborhood scale near the park.

1170
01:43:12,000 --> 01:43:17,060
The site has real constraints, location, traffic, and most significantly land cost

1171
01:43:17,060 --> 01:43:20,520
that will drive outcomes regardless of what that zoning says.

1172
01:43:20,520 --> 01:43:27,940
Because at this corner, we're not dealing with a quiet neighborhood site, but it is

1173
01:43:27,940 --> 01:43:30,820
a public park, so we have to take that into consideration.

1174
01:43:31,700 --> 01:43:37,440
But right there is one of the busiest corridors in the city and a lease structure on that

1175
01:43:37,440 --> 01:43:39,760
property that requires high revenue.

1176
01:43:40,200 --> 01:43:45,100
That means whatever ends up there would probably need to be high volume, destination

1177
01:43:45,100 --> 01:43:47,540
oriented and car dependent, unfortunately.

1178
01:43:47,540 --> 01:43:51,000
but the economics seem to determine the outcome.

1179
01:43:52,480 --> 01:43:56,560
And the zoning label makes that even more impactful.

1180
01:43:57,280 --> 01:43:59,820
So the question isn't just about the zoning categories,

1181
01:44:00,460 --> 01:44:03,940
but what about, sorry, it's about what kind of outcome

1182
01:44:03,940 --> 01:44:06,620
the city is willing to allow and under what conditions.

1183
01:44:07,300 --> 01:44:09,740
If additional height or intensity is being considered,

1184
01:44:10,180 --> 01:44:13,120
I strongly encourage the council to attach conditions

1185
01:44:13,120 --> 01:44:15,280
to the property before granting that change.

1186
01:44:15,280 --> 01:44:22,020
conditions that might define the height and massing that respect the park and the

1187
01:44:22,020 --> 01:44:27,040
neighborhood, avoids late night or high impact conflicts, strong pedestrian

1188
01:44:27,040 --> 01:44:33,600
design with park-facing engagement, not just a swimming pool and a circle where

1189
01:44:33,600 --> 01:44:38,400
people can park and check in. Without those guardrails, a rezoned grant, a

1190
01:44:39,040 --> 01:44:42,760
rezoned grant's maximum buildout with no guarantee the finished project

1191
01:44:42,760 --> 01:44:46,780
reflects what the communities was being shown already.

1192
01:44:47,240 --> 01:44:48,840
Zoning sets the ceiling.

1193
01:44:50,300 --> 01:44:50,940
And

1194
01:44:53,500 --> 01:44:57,060
next will be Jean Daly, followed by Mary Maybin,

1195
01:44:57,260 --> 01:44:59,640
and then Milton Baselton, Jean is here in person.

1196
01:45:00,430 --> 01:45:14,250
Hi, my name is Jean Daly, and I'm asking that you deny this MU8 preposition. I'm speaking to the benefits provided by the commercial space for local business.

1197
01:45:14,950 --> 01:45:26,830
The project proposes providing 25% below market rent for 3,500 square feet to divide into two spaces as well as an interest-free loan for build-out.

1198
01:45:26,830 --> 01:45:31,730
Free space for community use without free or reserved parking.

1199
01:45:32,410 --> 01:45:36,090
A green bike station on Sugarhouse Park property.

1200
01:45:36,690 --> 01:45:41,830
Public use of underground parking, which will not be free or reserved.

1201
01:45:42,710 --> 01:45:45,810
50 proposed FTE jobs.

1202
01:45:46,570 --> 01:45:52,670
This is misleading as most will be part-time and no benefits, which is customary in the industry.

1203
01:45:52,670 --> 01:45:58,470
Except for the space for local businesses, none of these should be considered as meeting

1204
01:45:58,470 --> 01:46:07,570
community benefit B. It is also a problematic prohibitive conclusion that local eateries

1205
01:46:07,570 --> 01:46:14,610
will welcome more competition from the hotel facilities. As far as Benefit F expanding

1206
01:46:14,610 --> 01:46:22,730
public infrastructure that expands capacity for future development, the project proposes

1207
01:46:22,730 --> 01:46:27,410
the hotel will provide 24-hour security for Sugarhouse Park.

1208
01:46:28,170 --> 01:46:31,390
Too bad Sugarhouse Park is not a 24-hour destination.

1209
01:46:32,210 --> 01:46:38,330
And trying to make it one or an adjacent to the property is contrary to the use and

1210
01:46:38,330 --> 01:46:39,310
purpose of the park.

1211
01:46:39,310 --> 01:46:43,950
Also, it proposes the public will have use of the garage.

1212
01:46:46,650 --> 01:46:51,810
If proposed, the cost of the garage is the future expansion of public infrastructure.

1213
01:46:52,470 --> 01:47:00,030
It touts integrated park improvements, which are clearly not future infrastructure expansions.

1214
01:47:00,530 --> 01:47:02,230
None of these can realistic.

1215
01:47:07,340 --> 01:47:11,880
Next is Mary Maven followed by Milton Brousselton and then John Pearson.

1216
01:47:12,400 --> 01:47:13,260
Mary is here in person.

1217
01:47:13,640 --> 01:47:13,820
I

1218
01:47:16,800 --> 01:47:19,900
think it's me. I'm Mary, maybe. I don't know what I wrote.

1219
01:47:21,260 --> 01:47:23,780
I'm terrified to be here. Actually, I've never done this.

1220
01:47:24,180 --> 01:47:27,820
I come from the neighborhood just east of the park, but I have grown up

1221
01:47:27,820 --> 01:47:32,540
and have lived around the park my entire life, even though I look 40 and I'm 68, 7.

1222
01:47:33,300 --> 01:47:37,740
I've run that part, played that part, walked there all the time and it belongs to the community.

1223
01:47:38,220 --> 01:47:46,200
Please do not, that zoning, nothing as has been stated, down zones, it just doesn't

1224
01:47:46,200 --> 01:47:46,720
ever happen.

1225
01:47:47,100 --> 01:47:49,000
Big buildings don't come down to little buildings.

1226
01:47:49,380 --> 01:47:54,460
It's a precious place, a valued ball asset to all of us and I plead with you to please

1227
01:47:54,460 --> 01:47:54,720
not.

1228
01:47:54,800 --> 01:48:00,100
I cannot add any more or better information that has been said, but I will say I got

1229
01:48:00,100 --> 01:48:07,540
the SOS because I didn't know about this meeting at 5 o'clock and my neighborhood of 66 people

1230
01:48:08,100 --> 01:48:12,460
send it on our community thing, thread that said get down there, get down to the meeting.

1231
01:48:12,660 --> 01:48:18,960
So here I am, no notes. But please do not change that zoning. It is a Pandora's box

1232
01:48:18,960 --> 01:48:24,140
and everybody should be nervous about being upzoned if they choose to do it to our beloved

1233
01:48:24,140 --> 01:48:25,760
That's your house park. Thank you.

1234
01:48:27,840 --> 01:48:31,480
Next is Milton Baselton, followed by John Pearson,

1235
01:48:31,880 --> 01:48:35,400
and then Punita Kutsuban. Milton is here in person.

1236
01:48:36,500 --> 01:48:42,740
After hearing all this testimony from my neighbors, my friends, my fellow community council members,

1237
01:48:43,940 --> 01:48:48,560
in the interest of time, I'm going to stand down and not offer any comment.

1238
01:48:53,610 --> 01:48:59,350
Next will be John Pearson, followed by Punita Kutsuban, and then Andrew Katzohirakis,

1239
01:48:59,350 --> 01:49:01,030
John is here in BIRDSafe.

1240
01:49:05,610 --> 01:49:07,050
Thank you for hearing my comment.

1241
01:49:07,650 --> 01:49:10,210
My name is John Pearson, and I represent BIRDSafe by Design.

1242
01:49:10,770 --> 01:49:12,010
It's part of Great Salt Lake Audubon.

1243
01:49:12,790 --> 01:49:15,750
Our focus is on working directly with institutions and developers

1244
01:49:15,750 --> 01:49:18,010
to design BIRDSafe buildings from the start.

1245
01:49:18,930 --> 01:49:21,750
We've done this locally with the Huntsman Cancer Institute's Vineyard Campus,

1246
01:49:22,130 --> 01:49:25,270
evaluating site conditions, identifying high-risk areas,

1247
01:49:26,130 --> 01:49:28,170
and demonstrating how strategies like solar shading,

1248
01:49:28,470 --> 01:49:29,990
threaded glass, and BIRDSafe glass,

1249
01:49:30,510 --> 01:49:32,450
such as OrnaWax, can be incorporated efficiently.

1250
01:49:32,990 --> 01:49:37,310
Importantly, these measures are far more cost effective when included at the design stage.

1251
01:49:37,970 --> 01:49:42,530
We bring best practices from across North America, including policies like New York City's local law 15,

1252
01:49:43,090 --> 01:49:47,070
which require bird safe design and new construction, which is similar to what's being proposed here.

1253
01:49:47,970 --> 01:49:54,070
Locally, we've partnered with Rocky Mountain Power, the City of South Jordan, the UTA, and University of Utah on plan developments.

1254
01:49:54,790 --> 01:49:58,710
Our approach is collaborative. We work with existing frameworks like USGBC,

1255
01:49:58,710 --> 01:50:03,050
see aligning bird safety with energy performance, shading and overall building efficiency.

1256
01:50:03,950 --> 01:50:08,290
We focus on large buildings near critical habitats because that's where collision risk

1257
01:50:08,290 --> 01:50:13,830
is highest. This project fits that profile. It's proximity to Sugarhouse Park and a critical

1258
01:50:13,830 --> 01:50:18,190
water source for wildlife creates elevated risk for bird collisions. That makes early

1259
01:50:18,190 --> 01:50:23,670
mitigation essential. For the Council, I would encourage you to consider bird safe

1260
01:50:23,670 --> 01:50:27,510
design guidelines for new developments and specifically for this amendment or eventual

1261
01:50:27,510 --> 01:50:32,550
ordinance, and particularly those adjacent to parks and habitat. And we're here ready

1262
01:50:32,550 --> 01:50:37,030
to help, but with the Council and directly with the developer, to ensure this project

1263
01:50:37,030 --> 01:50:41,470
or any future project proposals on this parcel move forward in a way that's both economically

1264
01:50:41,470 --> 01:50:46,010
and environmentally responsible. As proposed, I'm opposed to the change, but I'm willing

1265
01:50:46,010 --> 01:50:49,050
to work with the developer who moves forward in the Council. Thank you.

1266
01:50:52,220 --> 01:50:59,260
And next is Punita Kutuban, followed by Andrew Katzohirokas and then Sorai Snips. Punita

1267
01:50:59,260 --> 01:51:00,140
is here in person.

1268
01:51:03,810 --> 01:51:08,070
Hello and thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is

1269
01:51:08,070 --> 01:51:12,430
Puneeta Coustobon and I'm chair of BirdSafe Utah which is a committee of Great

1270
01:51:12,430 --> 01:51:17,070
Salt Lake Audubon. My comment is addressing the design element of this

1271
01:51:17,070 --> 01:51:24,750
proposal which will be very dangerous to birds and should be denied. So as an

1272
01:51:24,750 --> 01:51:30,350
organization we do three things. First we document bird collisions across

1273
01:51:30,350 --> 01:51:35,650
Salt Lake County and contribute that data to public scientific databases.

1274
01:51:36,870 --> 01:51:44,490
Second, we help homeowners and small businesses mitigate collisions at their properties.

1275
01:51:45,230 --> 01:51:51,450
And third, we partner with institutions like the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Center

1276
01:51:52,270 --> 01:51:58,150
and other buildings on the University of Utah campus to design bird safe buildings

1277
01:51:58,150 --> 01:52:05,530
findings from the start. So, I'm going to focus on my survey work. For years, our volunteers

1278
01:52:05,530 --> 01:52:11,250
have conducted early morning surveys across downtown, Sugar House, and the University

1279
01:52:11,250 --> 01:52:20,310
of Utah campus, and we collect birds killed by window strikes. These birds are then sent

1280
01:52:20,310 --> 01:52:26,070
to Tracy Avery to identify, and then they're cataloged by the Natural History Museum

1281
01:52:26,070 --> 01:52:33,210
of Utah. To date, we've documented thousands of bird depths. And these collusions happen

1282
01:52:33,690 --> 01:52:39,250
because birds do not perceive glass. They just see these glass reflections and think

1283
01:52:39,250 --> 01:52:45,890
it's more sky and more trees. And pretty much this building will reflect the park.

1284
01:52:48,010 --> 01:52:55,930
So the key point is this. Prevention is straightforward if done during the design phase, but much

1285
01:52:55,930 --> 01:53:01,330
more costly after construction. Retrofits cost almost twice as much.

1286
01:53:03,110 --> 01:53:04,950
So we prioritized building.

1287
01:53:05,890 --> 01:53:07,090
Hi. Next

1288
01:53:12,470 --> 01:53:18,230
will be Andrew Katzohirakis followed by Soraya Snipes and then Jacob Larson. Andrew,

1289
01:53:18,370 --> 01:53:18,990
you may now unmute.

1290
01:53:22,960 --> 01:53:23,620
Am I hearing?

1291
01:53:24,700 --> 01:53:25,560
Yes, we can.

1292
01:53:26,340 --> 01:53:31,320
Perfect. Hi. My name is Andrew Katzohirakis. I think I'm going to be a bit of an anomaly

1293
01:53:31,320 --> 01:53:35,940
here and that I think that I'm going to be the first and, man, maybe only person this entire meeting

1294
01:53:35,940 --> 01:53:41,960
so far that is going to come out in support of this project. I want to remind my fellow

1295
01:53:41,960 --> 01:53:48,480
neighbors and solid citizens that before this time, this spot has been a sizzler for an extremely

1296
01:53:48,480 --> 01:53:54,360
long time, a huge waste of space, parking lot, not a community asset at all. And after the

1297
01:53:54,360 --> 01:53:59,720
sizzler was knocked down, we were this close, this close to this spot being another gas

1298
01:53:59,720 --> 01:54:07,020
And we averted that by the skin of our teeth, that was an economic factor that was involved there that stopped that.

1299
01:54:07,120 --> 01:54:10,740
So we're lucky that we have the opportunity for this corner to become a community asset now.

1300
01:54:11,000 --> 01:54:14,460
For people that talk about how it's a corner of the park that should be restored to green space,

1301
01:54:14,940 --> 01:54:20,380
who is going to hang out right next to one of the busiest intersections in the city

1302
01:54:20,380 --> 01:54:27,560
and have a picnic, throw a ball, play with your dogs when you're next to 1300 East 21st South?

1303
01:54:27,560 --> 01:54:31,280
These are busy streets that is not going to be a good place for this

1304
01:54:31,280 --> 01:54:37,960
I'm excited that this is going to be a new development that will provide community assets community spaces below market retail

1305
01:54:38,440 --> 01:54:40,420
I'm really excited about the green bike station

1306
01:54:40,420 --> 01:54:45,040
And I really hope that the city as the people who are in charge of green bike technically

1307
01:54:45,040 --> 01:54:51,320
Stick to their guns and don't allow the developers to go with a crappy private bike rental service and stick with green bike for the network effects

1308
01:54:51,820 --> 01:54:55,260
I think that if the city also commits

1309
01:54:55,260 --> 01:54:59,360
the developers to connecting the property more efficiently to probably

1310
01:54:59,360 --> 01:55:03,540
trail. That's going to be a pedestrian connection between this hotel and the

1311
01:55:03,540 --> 01:55:05,980
downtown business district. You're not going to have pedestrians crossing at

1312
01:55:05,980 --> 01:55:08,920
the lights. And for people who are concerned about parking and people using

1313
01:55:08,920 --> 01:55:13,000
free parking in Sugarhouse Park, people who drive are by and far lazy. If

1314
01:55:13,000 --> 01:55:15,660
they're going to the hotel to go to the restaurants or whatever, they're

1315
01:55:15,660 --> 01:55:18,180
going to park there. They're not going to park in Sugarhouse Park and then

1316
01:55:18,180 --> 01:55:19,880
walk uphill. I'm not concerned about this.

1317
01:55:20,160 --> 01:55:22,280
Please approve the park and keep green bike. Thank you.

1318
01:55:24,320 --> 01:55:30,420
Next will be Soraya Snipes, followed by Jacob Larson and then Janet Hemming, Soraya's here in person.

1319
01:55:32,850 --> 01:55:38,990
Hello, my name is Soraya Snipes and I am the Director of Hotels and HR with Magnus Hotel Management.

1320
01:55:40,050 --> 01:55:44,370
I do work closely with the development team and I am in support of the rezoning.

1321
01:55:45,310 --> 01:55:50,650
Currently, just so that there's a little bit of background, Magnus Hotel Management operates art managers.

1322
01:55:50,650 --> 01:55:55,990
as we have seven hotels and we have roughly 230 employees within the Salt Lake Valley.

1323
01:55:57,770 --> 01:56:03,430
We don't just have employees that are here for a year and leave. We have employees that

1324
01:56:03,430 --> 01:56:08,190
have stayed with us for six, seven, eight years. They've been promoted. This hotel

1325
01:56:08,810 --> 01:56:15,170
will bring 50 full-time equivalent jobs and these positions, they're going to offer

1326
01:56:15,170 --> 01:56:19,610
about $25 an hour, and these are jobs.

1327
01:56:23,090 --> 01:56:27,390
Not only within the hotel, but the reshelf shops

1328
01:56:27,390 --> 01:56:32,950
will also provide jobs, and I just think that we should rezone it, because it's going to

1329
01:56:32,950 --> 01:56:37,710
bring some much needed economic growth into that area.

1330
01:56:38,250 --> 01:56:38,370
Thanks.

1331
01:56:40,140 --> 01:56:45,740
Next is Jacob Larson, followed by Janet Heming, and then Jackson Ferguson. Jacob

1332
01:56:45,740 --> 01:56:46,480
Jacob is here in person.

1333
01:56:50,160 --> 01:56:50,740
Hello.

1334
01:56:50,920 --> 01:56:52,540
My name is Jacob Larson, as they said.

1335
01:56:53,580 --> 01:57:00,200
I work on the development team, so joining that group who is in support of this rezone.

1336
01:57:02,200 --> 01:57:08,100
I just want to point out, being really, really close to the developer and the owner on this,

1337
01:57:09,510 --> 01:57:16,600
this development has been through excruciating levels of design and public consideration

1338
01:57:16,600 --> 01:57:22,060
for exactly what should go in here and when we consider all of the options and we have

1339
01:57:22,060 --> 01:57:32,400
considered a lot of options that could go here considering traffic, parking, security, design,

1340
01:57:32,720 --> 01:57:38,360
integration into the park, this hotel really touches base on all of those things and we

1341
01:57:38,360 --> 01:57:43,900
feel it really does offer a public benefit. I speak to that being a user of the park,

1342
01:57:43,900 --> 01:57:49,360
park, my wife, my kids, living near the area for several years and frequenting this park.

1343
01:57:50,080 --> 01:57:55,540
I want to visit this hotel. I'm a part of this development because I believe I would

1344
01:57:55,540 --> 01:57:58,640
want to visit this hotel as a member of the community.

1345
01:58:03,110 --> 01:58:09,630
As a developer, as an operator of this hotel, our interests in the hotel and what we operate

1346
01:58:09,630 --> 01:58:17,530
are in line with the city and the residents. We want a safe location. We want a quiet location.

1347
01:58:17,810 --> 01:58:24,290
We don't like traffic, and we can handle all of the parking and more in our development.

1348
01:58:25,330 --> 01:58:30,690
These are all things we've considered when putting this together. There's no secrets here,

1349
01:58:30,690 --> 01:58:34,410
and we've addressed these concerns in the development and project.

1350
01:58:35,610 --> 01:58:44,290
The proposed development really does benefit the city and the community and the park. I am very

1351
01:58:44,290 --> 01:58:51,370
passionate about that along with John Potter and the whole team. We live here and we are local and that

1352
01:58:51,370 --> 01:58:55,350
means something that we are local and we'll be here for a long time being local.

1353
01:58:58,630 --> 01:59:03,910
Next is Janet Heming followed by Jackson Ferguson and then Chris Eisenberg.

1354
01:59:05,450 --> 01:59:12,290
Good evening. From a traffic standpoint, a hotel on the corner of 13th East and 2100

1355
01:59:12,290 --> 01:59:19,710
South makes no logical sense. The traffic load is already beyond a breaking point. Let

1356
01:59:19,710 --> 01:59:25,790
me explain. Yesterday I spent 30 minutes on the phone with the UDOT traffic engineer

1357
01:59:25,790 --> 01:59:32,710
examining 1300 East and 2100 South at border of the hotel property. This traffic engineer

1358
01:59:32,710 --> 01:59:40,590
confirmed what UDOT statistics showed on what is called an AADT map or annual average daily

1359
01:59:40,590 --> 01:59:48,230
trip. The 13 east roadway from I-80 to 2100 south, which passes directly in front of

1360
01:59:48,230 --> 01:59:56,690
the hotel property, is the most heavily traveled roadway in Salt Lake City with an average

1361
01:59:56,690 --> 01:59:58,770
of 60,000 daily cars.

1362
01:59:59,230 --> 01:59:59,970
At first, I thought

1363
02:00:00,210 --> 02:00:06,630
This must be a mistake. We have so many heavily traveled streets in Salt Lake, Foothill Boulevard,

1364
02:00:06,770 --> 02:00:13,910
4th and 5th South, all of the east-west corridors, whether it's 9th, 13th, 17th, 21th South,

1365
02:00:14,410 --> 02:00:20,330
or the northwest, north-south corridors like 7th East, State Street, and 3rd West.

1366
02:00:20,990 --> 02:00:28,590
None of them, not one of them, comes even close to the traffic volume on that small strip of roadway

1367
02:00:28,590 --> 02:00:33,230
in front of this proposed hotel, 60,000 cars a day.

1368
02:00:33,330 --> 02:00:35,490
And remember, that's just the average,

1369
02:00:35,870 --> 02:00:38,290
so actual car counts can be higher.

1370
02:00:38,730 --> 02:00:42,030
Also, there's similar volumes when you add up the car counts

1371
02:00:42,030 --> 02:00:44,770
on 21 South and north of 13th East.

1372
02:00:45,350 --> 02:00:48,350
Why would you, as an elected city official,

1373
02:00:48,790 --> 02:00:50,310
want to add a business operation

1374
02:00:50,310 --> 02:00:52,330
that's going to be open 24 seven

1375
02:00:52,680 --> 02:00:54,450
and serve as a magnet for people

1376
02:00:54,450 --> 02:01:03,910
the Dine, Park, Shop and Stay 24-7. This will only make a bad traffic situation worse. Please

1377
02:01:03,910 --> 02:01:06,030
vote against this hotel.

1378
02:01:08,690 --> 02:01:12,950
Next is Jackson Ferguson followed by Chris Eisenberg and then Chris

1379
02:01:12,950 --> 02:01:15,110
Nelson. Jackson is here in person.

1380
02:01:17,640 --> 02:01:20,480
Greetings. My name is Jackson Ferguson. I am the architect

1381
02:01:20,480 --> 02:01:29,820
connect on the project. I also own a business here in Salt Lake City and we are local working

1382
02:01:29,820 --> 02:01:34,320
on the project. We're excited to be part of this and to grow Salt Lake to help Salt Lake

1383
02:01:34,320 --> 02:01:39,700
and especially Sugarhouse. Sugarhouse is amazing. Sugarhouse Park is a gem and we really want

1384
02:01:39,700 --> 02:01:46,320
to enhance that with what the project is doing. It's seven stories. It can't go any

1385
02:01:46,320 --> 02:01:51,540
taller. We don't want to be any taller. But that is similar to what's across the street.

1386
02:01:51,820 --> 02:01:56,640
And what's allowed across the street is not 90 feet, but almost 150 feet when you take

1387
02:01:56,640 --> 02:02:04,200
the MU11 plus the extra 10% that can be added in sugarhouse. So it's much taller across

1388
02:02:04,200 --> 02:02:09,440
the street is allowed than what's allowed here at the hotel. Also across the street,

1389
02:02:09,620 --> 02:02:14,580
kitty corner at the CVS, it is already MU6. So it's already six stories tall allowed

1390
02:02:14,580 --> 02:02:22,460
out there. Further up 13th East, on both sides of 13th East, MU6 is allowed. So six stories

1391
02:02:22,460 --> 02:02:28,100
tall on both sides, east and west of 13th East, is already allowed. And so we're not

1392
02:02:28,100 --> 02:02:33,560
looking to be different. We're looking to integrate Wood Sugar House with the business

1393
02:02:33,560 --> 02:02:38,620
but also with the park. We're looking to be transparent on the, especially on the

1394
02:02:38,620 --> 02:02:42,780
main floor. We're especially in the evenings as light pours out of the building. This

1395
02:02:42,780 --> 02:02:47,640
activity inside will also be able to keep eyes on the park, to keep the eyes help with

1396
02:02:47,640 --> 02:02:52,080
safety, help watch everyone that's in the park.

1397
02:02:52,720 --> 02:02:59,020
There was also a quick thought on the geotech report. Geotech has been completed and no

1398
02:02:59,020 --> 02:03:05,620
water was found until 42 feet below grade. Our lowest level is 27. As to views that

1399
02:03:05,620 --> 02:03:11,420
could be blocked, an MU3 at 35 feet tall will block more than anything else that's

1400
02:03:11,420 --> 02:03:16,360
already down 13th east. So as you come down 13th east, the user that already are blocked

1401
02:03:16,360 --> 02:03:19,880
will still be blocked, whether we're 35 feet or taller.

1402
02:03:26,040 --> 02:03:32,000
This will be Chris Eisenberg followed by Chris Nelson and then Steve Lovell. Chris Eisenberg

1403
02:03:32,000 --> 02:03:32,600
is here on person.

1404
02:03:35,650 --> 02:03:40,850
Hi, good evening. My name is Chris Eisenberg and my family and I live in the nearby

1405
02:03:40,850 --> 02:03:45,110
neighborhood. I should also add that I work at the university, but I'm here tonight

1406
02:03:45,110 --> 02:03:50,190
in my private capacity as a resident who lives in a neighborhood near the proposed project.

1407
02:03:50,970 --> 02:03:54,010
I would like to share my support for the proposed rezone.

1408
02:03:54,650 --> 02:03:58,110
While we know there are many important details to still work out,

1409
02:03:58,250 --> 02:04:02,510
I think this is a project that promises to bring a number of benefits,

1410
02:04:02,750 --> 02:04:07,190
including space for local retail and restaurants, new employment opportunities,

1411
02:04:07,870 --> 02:04:12,050
amenities for park users like myself and my family and more.

1412
02:04:13,230 --> 02:04:18,130
Importantly, it also offers a lodging option for guests visiting those who live in smaller

1413
02:04:18,130 --> 02:04:23,570
historic homes nearby, and an option that is rooted and reflects our local community.

1414
02:04:24,610 --> 02:04:30,410
I know there are a diversity of opinions on this issue, and I just want to close by saying

1415
02:04:30,410 --> 02:04:35,510
thanks to everyone who has shared their thoughts, as well as to the staff and to all of you

1416
02:04:35,510 --> 02:04:37,950
who work so hard to make hearings like these possible.

1417
02:04:37,950 --> 02:04:41,910
Thank you for the care and dedication you all have for our community.

1418
02:04:45,960 --> 02:04:50,960
Next is Chris Nelson, followed by Steve Lovel and then Soren Simonsen. Chris is here.

1419
02:04:52,300 --> 02:04:56,880
I just want to thank the council. It was a thankless job. You're here tonight, as you said, powering through it.

1420
02:04:56,940 --> 02:05:00,560
So thank you. Thanks for going through elections and all that. And everybody here with differing opinions.

1421
02:05:01,760 --> 02:05:08,200
Really, out of boys, out of girls, to everybody who's here, staff. I really appreciated the report that was put out by the city.

1422
02:05:08,200 --> 02:05:11,980
as an unbiased report. I want you to know that I read that. I read all the comments.

1423
02:05:12,160 --> 02:05:15,660
I've gone through it. A little history. I've been around the park 60 years. I'm 60 years

1424
02:05:15,660 --> 02:05:21,440
old today and I've lived within a couple blocks of that park and still do today. I started

1425
02:05:21,440 --> 02:05:25,600
out playing for the Boston Red Sox just up on the east side when I was eight years

1426
02:05:25,600 --> 02:05:29,560
old for the little league team there and then played for the Rams, the little league

1427
02:05:29,560 --> 02:05:33,280
team down in the park. And I've had a lot of time and enjoyment. My family continues

1428
02:05:33,280 --> 02:05:35,820
to enjoy it. I got a text on the way down here from my daughter who was at

1429
02:05:35,820 --> 02:05:41,260
the park and I'm actually here to speak in in in behalf and and hope that you

1430
02:05:41,260 --> 02:05:44,580
would amend the zoning to allow this because I don't see another option there

1431
02:05:44,580 --> 02:05:50,340
I'm I'm every time I drive to my office I own a office in a company here in

1432
02:05:50,340 --> 02:05:55,120
Salt Lake City so I'm appreciate you the city big time I've stayed right here

1433
02:05:55,120 --> 02:05:59,960
local and I drive past this site and on my way to work and on the way back

1434
02:05:59,960 --> 02:06:04,300
from work and it's going to be I don't enjoy what I see there now and I

1435
02:06:04,300 --> 02:06:06,840
I don't see that it's a, I don't see us putting,

1436
02:06:07,080 --> 02:06:10,460
see you as a city putting a hotel right next to homes.

1437
02:06:10,880 --> 02:06:13,040
I see this as a joining across the street

1438
02:06:13,460 --> 02:06:15,060
and taking this very odd corner

1439
02:06:15,620 --> 02:06:17,440
that you're either gonna have to issue a bond

1440
02:06:17,440 --> 02:06:21,500
to do open space or spend a lot of money on the east side

1441
02:06:21,500 --> 02:06:22,480
and I'm a resident there.

1442
02:06:22,540 --> 02:06:24,380
I wouldn't be very happy if I was on the other side.

1443
02:06:25,060 --> 02:06:27,380
Looking at that, you're in a tough position here

1444
02:06:27,380 --> 02:06:29,100
but we do work in Park City

1445
02:06:29,100 --> 02:06:30,600
and they issue bonds for open space.

1446
02:06:30,760 --> 02:06:32,000
I don't think anyone wants to do that in the case.

1447
02:06:32,000 --> 02:06:37,420
You have a developer who's got a great for architectural firm. It's not like he's low-balling it on the architectural firm

1448
02:06:37,420 --> 02:06:38,640
I think it'll be very compatible

1449
02:06:38,640 --> 02:06:44,560
I look forward to looking at that when I drive to and from work rather than an empty space and a place for

1450
02:06:44,560 --> 02:06:50,620
Shenanigans, I like the 24-hour security as well. I like that presence in the park. Thank you

1451
02:06:53,900 --> 02:06:59,760
Is Steve Lovell followed by Soren Simonson and then Scott Evans Steve is here in first

1452
02:07:01,750 --> 02:07:05,970
Good evening. I'd like to speak in favor of this project as member of the development team

1453
02:07:05,970 --> 02:07:13,950
The concept or the reoccurring theme that has been shared in my note-taking the most

1454
02:07:13,950 --> 02:07:14,990
is the traffic.

1455
02:07:15,770 --> 02:07:22,210
21st and 13th is just too much traffic already and it can't support any new development.

1456
02:07:23,050 --> 02:07:35,950
I'm glad that is brought up because this is the opportunity to secure a use that's

1457
02:07:35,950 --> 02:07:45,290
Other similar developments that are currently allowed in the current zone would be 52% more

1458
02:07:45,290 --> 02:07:46,330
trips per day.

1459
02:07:46,970 --> 02:07:52,230
A hotel, because of its nature, is used the way that patrons come and go.

1460
02:07:52,470 --> 02:07:55,810
They don't use the road systems during peak hours.

1461
02:07:56,030 --> 02:08:00,830
They come early, they come late, they avoid the high traffic hours.

1462
02:08:00,830 --> 02:08:24,330
So this is, even if we're rezoning to a higher use, locking it in with the hotel use is about the best solution than even leaving it right now and having someone be able to come in and present an opportunity, a land use application for use that's currently approved that the council couldn't reject.

1463
02:08:24,330 --> 02:08:34,050
As to parking, the parking is, I think there's just some lack of understanding of how hotels

1464
02:08:34,050 --> 02:08:36,550
work and how much parking this hotel actually has.

1465
02:08:37,050 --> 02:08:43,170
At peak full sellout times, the hotel only has to have 153 stalls.

1466
02:08:43,770 --> 02:08:46,970
For the zoning, it only has to have 74 stalls.

1467
02:08:47,730 --> 02:08:50,230
They're putting in 180 stalls.

1468
02:08:50,990 --> 02:08:53,730
Someone mentioned the staff. Where are you going to put the staff?

1469
02:08:53,970 --> 02:08:57,130
Staff don't come in the mornings or at the night.

1470
02:08:57,250 --> 02:08:59,410
They come during the day when all the guests are gone.

1471
02:08:59,590 --> 02:09:04,990
So there's no overlapping of stacking all these patrons, all these guests.

1472
02:09:06,270 --> 02:09:06,290
Next

1473
02:09:10,770 --> 02:09:15,230
is Soren Simonson followed by Scott Evans and then Susan Petiam.

1474
02:09:15,670 --> 02:09:16,550
Soren's here in person.

1475
02:09:17,850 --> 02:09:20,730
Good evening friends. Change can be hard.

1476
02:09:21,110 --> 02:09:22,650
It raises fears and anxieties.

1477
02:09:22,650 --> 02:09:29,690
Just up 2100 south, right next to where I live, the recently completed 21st and 21st

1478
02:09:29,690 --> 02:09:33,130
redevelopment generated very similar kinds of opposition.

1479
02:09:34,050 --> 02:09:38,930
Now that that project is completed, the concerns about traffic, shadows, views, and neighborhood

1480
02:09:38,930 --> 02:09:41,750
impacts have not come to fruition.

1481
02:09:42,650 --> 02:09:45,290
I see many positives to this hotel proposal.

1482
02:09:45,630 --> 02:09:51,950
It will provide incredible views of Sugar House, our beloved park, a unique perspective

1483
02:09:51,950 --> 02:09:57,050
perspective on the stunning Patricia Johansson artwork from above, how it was intended to

1484
02:09:57,050 --> 02:10:02,590
be viewed, and beautiful views of the Wasatch and Ochre Mountains. Being a few stories up,

1485
02:10:02,690 --> 02:10:07,390
we'll provide visitors and residents a great perspective on this beautiful place that we

1486
02:10:07,390 --> 02:10:12,750
love. It will greatly improve the walkability of our community. It will provide many community

1487
02:10:12,750 --> 02:10:18,750
amenities, including a fabulous large event space. It's a market-driven proposal based

1488
02:10:18,750 --> 02:10:24,970
on demand for transient rooms, and will take demand off short-term rentals in our neighborhoods.

1489
02:10:25,750 --> 02:10:29,950
This will not block views other than from a gas station and a fast food restaurant,

1490
02:10:30,130 --> 02:10:35,830
and I hope we'll set a new precedent for a more welcoming gateway to Sugarhouse business

1491
02:10:35,830 --> 02:10:40,110
areas and replace the current blight of this property as it is today.

1492
02:10:41,090 --> 02:10:45,570
This doesn't meet every objective of the Sugarhouse Master Plan, but it embodies many

1493
02:10:45,570 --> 02:10:45,970
of them.

1494
02:10:45,970 --> 02:10:48,150
If there is one drawback to me, it's this.

1495
02:10:48,870 --> 02:10:53,890
It would be ideal if the increased density of this property was accomplished by a tool-like

1496
02:10:53,890 --> 02:10:57,430
transfer of development rights, which we've talked about many times,

1497
02:10:57,970 --> 02:11:03,590
and transfer the increased density here by preserving historic resources in sensitive lands

1498
02:11:03,590 --> 02:11:04,850
in sugar house and other areas.

1499
02:11:05,550 --> 02:11:09,190
It would be wonderful to see this property acquired and expand the park.

1500
02:11:09,430 --> 02:11:12,910
If that's not possible, please do the next best thing in advance

1501
02:11:12,910 --> 02:11:17,810
as reasonable, responsible development and investment in our community. Thank you.

1502
02:11:19,840 --> 02:11:26,580
Next is Scott Evans, followed by Susan Petherham, and then Shane Snoop. Scott is here.

1503
02:11:27,200 --> 02:11:27,880
Hello,

1504
02:11:31,540 --> 02:11:35,760
everyone. Thanks for listening to everybody. I appreciate it. My perspective is

1505
02:11:35,760 --> 02:11:42,980
from a resident business owner and the food and beverage partner for this space. So what

1506
02:11:42,980 --> 02:11:46,120
What we're hoping to do, well, first to kind of tell you who I am, I own a Pago restaurant

1507
02:11:46,120 --> 02:11:52,600
group on Pago on 9th to 9th, think on 15th to 15th, Kassat on 15th to 15th, and then Sugar

1508
02:11:52,600 --> 02:11:54,960
House Station right in Sugar House, the core.

1509
02:11:55,360 --> 02:12:00,760
So what we're excited about is developers engaged, me, they wanted to find a local

1510
02:12:00,760 --> 02:12:05,080
partner to tie in to the community and to really build a program that represents

1511
02:12:05,080 --> 02:12:10,300
the food from our region, elevating opportunities for my team to grow in their roles and

1512
02:12:10,300 --> 02:12:17,140
And really just elevate that entire neighborhood from what I'm seeing from owning Sugarhouse

1513
02:12:17,140 --> 02:12:24,020
Station for the last couple years is that there is a need for more lodging, just more

1514
02:12:24,020 --> 02:12:25,000
resources for that team.

1515
02:12:25,120 --> 02:12:28,200
The density has been really positive for us in that core.

1516
02:12:28,700 --> 02:12:32,860
We're actually building a little city now that I fell into that I didn't quite see

1517
02:12:32,860 --> 02:12:37,280
us at 9th to 9th to 15th, and I think this hotel really does add a lot to it.

1518
02:12:37,280 --> 02:12:45,140
But, and I believe that the intention behind the development to ease parking, to ease any

1519
02:12:45,140 --> 02:12:51,040
visual issues I think it's been really well handled so far in my, I went with a lot of

1520
02:12:51,040 --> 02:12:51,400
developers.

1521
02:12:51,780 --> 02:12:55,840
I've been a part of a lot of projects and a lot of public hearings and I know it's

1522
02:12:55,840 --> 02:13:01,100
really hard to go through more construction in that area and I know that it's at least

1523
02:13:01,100 --> 02:13:01,760
no little bubble.

1524
02:13:01,900 --> 02:13:06,160
It won't affect as many people as the last five years has for that downtown core.

1525
02:13:06,160 --> 02:13:09,640
but we are thriving in that neighborhood and I think this is going to add one more

1526
02:13:09,640 --> 02:13:16,160
Giant bonus to that business community down there and just draw more traffic and more resources and my family doesn't have to stay at

1527
02:13:16,160 --> 02:13:17,300
My house next time you come visit me

1528
02:13:17,300 --> 02:13:18,840
So thank you

1529
02:13:21,080 --> 02:13:28,980
Next is Susan Susan Peter on followed by sheen smooth and then John Potter Susan is here in person

1530
02:13:30,980 --> 02:13:35,900
Good evening as a planner with the locally-based design team for the pros proposed hotel

1531
02:13:35,900 --> 02:13:39,560
I've had the opportunity to evaluate the project both objectively

1532
02:13:39,880 --> 02:13:45,500
as a professional planner and with the perspective of a longtime resident of Sugar House. In the

1533
02:13:45,500 --> 02:13:49,160
20-plus years, my family has lived in Sugar House. We've seen a lot of changes and we

1534
02:13:49,160 --> 02:13:53,520
know that more are coming. We've benefited from many of the investments in the community,

1535
02:13:53,760 --> 02:13:59,600
including new restaurants, the S line, and the reason to redesign of 2100 South. The

1536
02:13:59,600 --> 02:14:03,400
Sugar House Master Plan provides a framework for these changes in the ongoing evolution

1537
02:14:03,400 --> 02:14:08,500
of the community, including the Sugar House Business District. A key vision for that

1538
02:14:08,500 --> 02:14:12,800
business district is to keep it vibrant and a unique place that supports a diverse mix

1539
02:14:12,800 --> 02:14:18,700
of uses and helps local businesses thrive. What's needed for success today is different

1540
02:14:18,700 --> 02:14:22,480
than what was needed when the Sosular was built. It's different than what was needed

1541
02:14:23,020 --> 02:14:27,820
20 plus years ago when the master plan was written. Whether it's part of the business

1542
02:14:27,820 --> 02:14:33,900
district or not, this rezone and general plan amendment are consistent with other

1543
02:14:33,900 --> 02:14:39,760
decisions that have been made with the MU-6 to the north and Kitty Corner from the project,

1544
02:14:40,020 --> 02:14:47,220
the MU-11 across the street and the MU-8 to the west of 900 east. The Sugarhouse Master

1545
02:14:47,220 --> 02:14:52,060
Plan uses the word approximately when defining the boundaries of the business district.

1546
02:14:52,740 --> 02:14:56,740
We feel this is a yes and, guess it's adjacent to the park, guess it's adjacent

1547
02:14:56,740 --> 02:14:59,380
to you and part of the expanding business district.

1548
02:15:00,000 --> 02:15:06,100
We look forward to having this be a successful part of the gateway into sugar

1549
02:15:06,100 --> 02:15:11,840
house at this intersection and look forward to seeing how this area can change

1550
02:15:11,840 --> 02:15:17,700
and support local businesses moving forward. My family has looks forward to

1551
02:15:17,700 --> 02:15:22,180
continuing to to bike through Hidden Hollow under the tunnel into the park

1552
02:15:22,180 --> 02:15:26,400
where we can see the mountain views and perhaps take advantage of the future

1553
02:15:26,400 --> 02:15:29,880
rooftop restaurant for those views of the sunset to the west. Thank you.

1554
02:15:32,630 --> 02:15:36,790
Next is Shane Smith, followed by John Potter. Shane is here in person.

1555
02:15:37,850 --> 02:15:44,750
Thank you. Appreciate the opportunity to speak. Although I am part of the

1556
02:15:44,750 --> 02:15:52,210
development team, I also had started my business 25 years ago and

1557
02:15:52,210 --> 02:15:57,870
and office out of the Parkview Plaza. That's the blue glass building straight right there

1558
02:15:57,870 --> 02:16:03,530
on 13th East. So I know the area very well. I know how much it has grown and how much has

1559
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been added. And I just, as I've watched this over the years, I've come to ask the question,

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and what better use is there than a hotel for this area?

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A hotel is a quasi-public use.

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02:16:22,570 --> 02:16:25,010
The public can come, they can stay,

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02:16:25,150 --> 02:16:26,570
they can go to the restaurant, they

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can take advantage of the services,

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02:16:29,410 --> 02:16:33,430
there's reception facilities, there are meeting spaces.

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If the M3 and the MU3 makes it impossible

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02:16:40,170 --> 02:16:43,210
to develop a hotel there, what would end up happening

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02:16:43,210 --> 02:16:51,710
is you'd end up with probably a 40-foot high building that's a residential use or an office

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02:16:51,710 --> 02:16:58,070
use that does not really extend a lot of the benefits that would come with a hotel that

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02:16:58,070 --> 02:17:03,750
is open and welcomes the public. There are many, many venues across the country where

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parks are enhanced because of really nice hospitality properties. And let me just

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First, with the time remaining, let me just say, on the water, the flooding, the concerns

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02:17:16,570 --> 02:17:23,050
about groundwater we've consulted with Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County flood, as well

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as the Utah State Department of Natural Resources.

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Given the plans, they reviewed them and they have no concerns with the proposed development.

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Next will be John Potter, who is here in Bursa.

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Good evening, City Council and neighbors.

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02:17:49,280 --> 02:17:52,260
My name is John Potter with Magnus Hotel Management.

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02:17:52,840 --> 02:17:57,140
I'm a local operator and developer invested in the fabric of Salt Lake City.

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02:17:57,600 --> 02:18:02,740
My goal here is to hopefully build a landmark that Sugar House neighborhood can be proud of,

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02:18:03,080 --> 02:18:06,400
one that respects the history of this neighborhood while looking towards its future.

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We are proposing a 145-room hotel under the Hilton Tapestry family.

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02:18:11,720 --> 02:18:13,100
This is not a cookie cutter chain.

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02:18:13,380 --> 02:18:18,860
It is a high-design boutique experience tailored specifically for this location adjacent to Sugar House Park.

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02:18:18,860 --> 02:18:24,200
park with a signature restaurant in partnership with Scott Evans who spoke earlier, this project

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02:18:24,200 --> 02:18:28,020
is designed to be an amenity for the people that live here, not just those visiting.

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02:18:28,940 --> 02:18:31,720
The site is special and it requires a special project.

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02:18:32,180 --> 02:18:35,960
The Sugarhouse neighborhood and park area deserves a premier gateway at its entrance.

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02:18:36,680 --> 02:18:40,920
Our amenities, the cafe, equipment rentals and mountain view dining are designed for

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02:18:40,920 --> 02:18:45,960
those who live in and frequent the area, highlighting the unique role of this hotel,

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02:18:45,960 --> 02:18:49,340
a private business that serves the public daily.

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02:18:50,060 --> 02:18:53,040
Our rezone is so appropriate because it concentrates activity

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02:18:53,040 --> 02:18:55,460
where it belongs near transit and public spaces

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02:18:55,460 --> 02:18:58,560
without encroaching on residential quiet spaces.

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02:18:59,080 --> 02:19:01,320
This rezone allows us to trade less dense zoning

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02:19:01,320 --> 02:19:05,180
for an unattractive lot with a project

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02:19:05,180 --> 02:19:07,120
that delivers specific community benefits

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including free community meeting space,

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public biking stations,

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and an estimated potential $500,000 in assistance

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for local retail tenants.

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02:19:16,400 --> 02:19:19,180
Beyond those requirements, we're providing a number of amenities

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02:19:19,180 --> 02:19:21,540
the community asked for, coffee shop, neighborhood,

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02:19:22,060 --> 02:19:23,900
that can function like a neighborhood living room,

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02:19:24,040 --> 02:19:26,560
rooftop bar, rooftop terrace with amazing views,

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02:19:26,680 --> 02:19:29,860
and an equipment shop with great park games and other park uses.

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02:19:30,540 --> 02:19:32,480
Ultimately, this project brings jobs,

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02:19:32,680 --> 02:19:34,920
significant tax revenue, community benefits,

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02:19:35,080 --> 02:19:37,420
and adds a sophisticated community hub to our city

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and near the park.

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It honors the park, supports local businesses,

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and elevates an already great sugar house neighborhood experience.

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We ask for your support in making this vision a reality.

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Thank you.

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That was the final registered commenter for this item.

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Okay.

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We did this.

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So thank you everyone for who made the comment.

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And I think we are ready for a motion.

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Can I just comment really quickly?

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Okay.

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Thank you.

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I appreciate it.

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I just want to also express my gratitude for everybody who came out tonight.

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02:20:16,690 --> 02:20:24,250
It has definitely been really not enlightening, but reassuring how many people care about

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Sugar House Park.

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02:20:26,350 --> 02:20:32,690
And for me, that is one of the most heartening things that we can see is the fact that we

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have so many individuals, regardless of perspective, but who care about our open lands here in

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Salt Lake City.

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And one of the things that I'm proud of this council for consistently supporting a couple of things

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02:20:46,190 --> 02:20:52,590
I just want to note I'm first and foremost the council will be considering tentative action on this which is

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02:20:52,590 --> 02:20:56,250
Scheduled again tentatively for Tuesday April 7th

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02:20:56,250 --> 02:21:02,550
So we did hear from members of the community who were like I wasn't aware that I have this opportunity to give input

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02:21:02,550 --> 02:21:08,530
Although your input tonight has been noted other individuals who weren't able to attend

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02:21:08,530 --> 02:21:13,130
you still have an opportunity to reach out to council and make your comments heard.

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02:21:13,610 --> 02:21:17,150
So if you have neighbors who didn't have that opportunity to be here tonight,

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02:21:17,310 --> 02:21:21,610
which is a reality for many people due to other obligations,

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02:21:21,930 --> 02:21:25,450
please let them know that they still have that opportunity to reach out.

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02:21:25,970 --> 02:21:31,550
Second of all, I really do want to thank Judy Short, who is the land use chair for

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02:21:31,550 --> 02:21:35,610
Sugarhouse Community Council. As Judy noted in her public comment,

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02:21:35,610 --> 02:21:39,730
she has been hosting this conversation for almost two years.

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02:21:40,510 --> 02:21:44,070
So, Judy, we so appreciate you and creating the space

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02:21:44,070 --> 02:21:47,090
for folks to come and to share a diversity of opinions

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02:21:47,090 --> 02:21:49,090
when it comes to our future.

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02:21:49,390 --> 02:21:50,850
We're very grateful to have you,

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02:21:50,950 --> 02:21:52,970
and I'm certainly grateful to have you

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as my expert in sugarhouse.

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02:21:55,630 --> 02:21:58,330
Last but not least, although we're still going

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02:21:58,330 --> 02:22:00,670
to be considering all the comments that come in,

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02:22:01,050 --> 02:22:03,730
I think that the thing that is also clear to me tonight,

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Aside from the passion that folks have for Sugar House Park and all of our public lands is that Sugar House is the place to be

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02:22:12,110 --> 02:22:14,850
So I'm just gonna end my comments with that

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But thank you guys so much again for being out here and for my fellow council members being willing to take the time to listen to the

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02:22:21,170 --> 02:22:25,050
Community feedback about this proposal and I look forward to additional dialogue

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02:22:27,770 --> 02:22:28,650
Thank you

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02:22:31,210 --> 02:22:32,350
Someone make an emotion

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motion.

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02:22:35,740 --> 02:22:38,880
Mr. Chair, I move that the council close the public hearing and defer action to

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02:22:38,880 --> 02:22:40,840
a future Council meeting. Second.

1660
02:22:41,860 --> 02:22:48,720
So I have a motion by Council Member Dugan and a second by Council Member Young. Is there

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02:22:48,720 --> 02:22:51,580
any discussion? All of those in favour say aye.

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02:22:52,000 --> 02:22:59,960
Aye. Any opposed? This motion carries unanimously. Is Council Member Evalupe Chavez?

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02:23:00,360 --> 02:23:02,080
Yes, I'm online. Okay, thank you.

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02:23:03,380 --> 02:23:09,660
Moving on to the so for this for to keep our to help us keep this meeting moving fast

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02:23:09,660 --> 02:23:16,320
if you are exiting this room try to do it as fast and quietly as possible maybe a

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02:23:16,320 --> 02:23:22,100
five-minute break for us so we can keep on going we have a lot of items to go

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02:23:22,100 --> 02:23:23,520
through thank you

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02:31:34,930 --> 02:31:43,190
There's plenty of us to start the meeting. So moving on to item number E8, this is the fiscal

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02:31:43,190 --> 02:31:50,830
year 2026, 2027, funding allocations for federal housing and community development grants, and

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02:31:50,830 --> 02:31:58,270
city funding or funding our future housing programs. We're going to turn the time to

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02:31:58,270 --> 02:32:02,650
Alison Roland, our council policy analyst, to give us a short introduction. Alison.

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02:32:02,650 --> 02:32:07,250
Thank you Mr. Chair. Each year the Council allocates millions of dollars and

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02:32:07,250 --> 02:32:10,190
pass through grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

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02:32:10,190 --> 02:32:14,890
Development, HUD, to organizations that serve Salt Lake City residents. These

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02:32:14,890 --> 02:32:19,170
community providers, which are mostly local nonprofits, compete for HUD grants

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02:32:19,170 --> 02:32:23,050
to help fund their services. Many of them support the Council's most

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02:32:23,050 --> 02:32:27,290
economically vulnerable residents. Beginning this year, the City's

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02:32:27,290 --> 02:32:31,110
annual Funding Our Future Housing allocations also form part of this

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02:32:31,110 --> 02:32:37,150
process. Both the Resident Advisory Board of the City's Community Development and Capital

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02:32:37,150 --> 02:32:43,170
Improvement Program, or CDCIP, and the Mayor, have reviewed and ranked each of the applications

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02:32:43,170 --> 02:32:47,670
to assist in the Council's decisions. Over the next few weeks, the Council will review

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02:32:47,670 --> 02:32:52,170
these recommendations and make the final funding decisions for HUD and funding our

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02:32:52,170 --> 02:32:57,190
future allocations. The second briefing on this item, the first one was today.

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02:32:57,190 --> 02:33:02,950
The second will be on April 7th, and if needed, there will be a third briefing on April 14th

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02:33:02,950 --> 02:33:05,950
with council action planned for April 21st.

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02:33:06,010 --> 02:33:06,790
Thank you, Alison.

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02:33:07,770 --> 02:33:12,630
Now we are going to, Taylor, can you help us find our first commenter?

1688
02:33:13,610 --> 02:33:14,650
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

1689
02:33:14,730 --> 02:33:17,430
We have about 28 people registered to speak to this item.

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02:33:17,650 --> 02:33:22,670
The first will be Anthony Paco-Burnola, followed by Sasha Harvey and then Carla

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02:33:22,670 --> 02:33:23,030
Freen.

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Anthony, you may now unmute.

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02:33:24,990 --> 02:33:32,350
Good evening, council members. My name is Anthony Paco-Bernaola, and I am the program coordinator

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02:33:32,350 --> 02:33:38,190
for the Human Trafficking Support Program at the Asian Association of Utah. Thank you

1695
02:33:38,190 --> 02:33:43,170
for the opportunity to be here, and today I am for your continued commitment to supporting

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02:33:43,170 --> 02:33:48,130
our community. I'm here to speak about the Tenant-Based Assistance Project that

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02:33:48,130 --> 02:33:52,730
we submitted under Funding Our Future program. This project is designed to provide

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02:33:52,730 --> 02:33:57,890
direct housing assistance for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence or living

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02:33:57,890 --> 02:34:03,350
in Salt Lake City and are at risk of homelessness. Specifically, the funding will allow us to

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02:34:03,350 --> 02:34:09,570
support about 35 individuals with rental assistance, security deposit utilities, and other housing

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02:34:09,570 --> 02:34:16,030
related costs, alongside ongoing case management. For many of the people we serve, housing

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02:34:16,030 --> 02:34:21,450
is not just about having a place to live. It's about safety. It is about having a

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02:34:21,450 --> 02:34:27,410
place where they are no longer being exploited, where they can begin healing and where they

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02:34:27,410 --> 02:34:28,030
can start over.

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02:34:28,650 --> 02:34:34,270
Survivors often exit trafficings with little to no income, limited housing options, and

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02:34:34,270 --> 02:34:35,210
significant trauma.

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02:34:35,630 --> 02:34:40,670
Without immediate support, many are at risk of returning to unsafe situations or experience

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02:34:40,670 --> 02:34:41,090
homelessness.

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This project allows us to step in that critical moment, providing financial assistance,

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02:34:48,290 --> 02:34:54,770
systems, but also trauma-informed support systems and connecting survivors with essential services.

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02:34:55,750 --> 02:35:01,610
I also want to share briefly that this work is personal to me as a survivor of labour

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02:35:01,610 --> 02:35:06,690
trafficking myself. I understand how critical it is to have someone step up in the right

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02:35:06,690 --> 02:35:13,170
moment to provide support for both practical and compassionate. That perspective gives

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02:35:13,170 --> 02:35:17,930
me the work that we do every day. Thank you so much for the time and for reviewing

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02:35:17,930 --> 02:35:24,210
in our proposal for the commitment of the Hasn't established in Salt Lake City. Thank you so

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02:35:24,210 --> 02:35:24,410
much.

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02:35:26,670 --> 02:35:32,810
Next is Sasha Harvey, followed by Karla Freen, and then Megan Fry. Sasha, you may now unmute.

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02:35:34,980 --> 02:35:40,540
Good evening everybody, and thank you so much for having me. It has been such a long day,

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02:35:40,560 --> 02:35:45,640
so I appreciate all the time and commitment of the council members and the staff of

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02:35:45,640 --> 02:35:49,620
Salt Lake City that are supporting all these programs and initiatives in the

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02:35:49,620 --> 02:35:54,900
city. I represent Salt Lake donated dental services and we are respectfully

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02:35:54,900 --> 02:36:03,820
requesting $60,000 to support our outreach and provide donated and

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02:36:03,820 --> 02:36:07,660
discounted dental services for the community that is experiencing

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02:36:07,660 --> 02:36:11,700
homelessness. We have been around for about 36 years and have been partnering

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02:36:11,700 --> 02:36:17,620
with Salt Lake City Corporation for the past 14 years and providing the crucial services to

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02:36:17,620 --> 02:36:23,760
support the overall health and overall health of our most underserved community members.

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02:36:24,640 --> 02:36:32,880
Our work is essential, especially at the time when the capacity of so many nonprofits that

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02:36:32,880 --> 02:36:39,280
do provide or used to provide dental services is limited and so many people don't have access

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02:36:39,280 --> 02:36:42,980
to dental care because they don't have insurance, they don't have transportation,

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02:36:43,400 --> 02:36:47,160
they don't have interpretation services and so many other auxiliary things that

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play into their access to care. We're incredibly grateful for the passport and the current

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02:36:54,720 --> 02:36:56,420
considerations. Thank you so much for your time.

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02:36:59,480 --> 02:37:03,000
And next is Carla Freen, followed by Megan Fry

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02:37:03,000 --> 02:37:05,660
and then Russell Goodman. Carla is here in person.

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02:37:10,630 --> 02:37:13,610
Hello. My name is Carla Freen and I'm

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02:37:13,610 --> 02:37:15,990
here representing big brothers, big sisters of Utah.

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On behalf of our agency, we want to thank you

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02:37:19,370 --> 02:37:22,990
for the opportunity to be considered to receive funding

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02:37:23,530 --> 02:37:25,550
through the Community Development Block Grant.

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02:37:25,990 --> 02:37:28,670
Our mission is to support and create one-to-one mentoring

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02:37:28,670 --> 02:37:31,070
relationships that ignite the potential of youth

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02:37:31,730 --> 02:37:34,790
at a moment where youth need to be seen, need to be heard,

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02:37:34,950 --> 02:37:37,290
and they are going through loneliness and absenteeism

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02:37:37,290 --> 02:37:37,910
for school.

1745
02:37:38,450 --> 02:37:41,610
Our programs for youth that are ages six to 18

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02:37:41,610 --> 02:37:45,090
critical to creating intentional relationships for them.

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02:37:45,770 --> 02:37:49,470
Today, one in three are growing without a positive figure in their lives,

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02:37:49,670 --> 02:37:52,570
either because they are growing in a one-parent household,

1749
02:37:53,070 --> 02:37:57,010
they are having incarcerated parents, or they just don't have that positive figure.

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02:37:58,410 --> 02:38:02,310
Our mentoring program is focused on floor development outcomes,

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02:38:02,830 --> 02:38:06,810
educational achievement, ensuring they have pathways for career development,

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02:38:06,810 --> 02:38:12,630
Also, well-being, mental health, life skills, and positive choices.

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02:38:13,930 --> 02:38:19,570
We know that quality mentoring relationships strengthen communities and drive economic mobility.

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So we want to thank you for the opportunity and for supporting and believing mentorship.

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02:38:26,330 --> 02:38:26,630
Thank you.

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02:38:28,910 --> 02:38:33,210
Next is Megan Fry, followed by Russell Goodman and then John Troll.

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02:38:33,690 --> 02:38:34,670
Megan is here in person.

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02:38:37,560 --> 02:38:38,000
Good evening.

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02:38:38,000 --> 02:38:42,900
morning. My name is Megan Frye, I'm the Behavioral Health Director at 4th Street Clinic. It's

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02:38:42,900 --> 02:38:48,760
way past my bedtime, so I'll be brief. I'm here to request support for our health and

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02:38:48,760 --> 02:38:53,580
housing transition team, a collaboration with the Road Home and Huntsman Mental Health

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02:38:53,580 --> 02:38:59,160
Institute. This program is an integrated behavioral health model embedded within permanent

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02:38:59,160 --> 02:39:04,640
supportive housing at the Magnolia Apartments, bringing care directly to residents and

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02:39:04,640 --> 02:39:06,140
and removing barriers to engagement.

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02:39:06,960 --> 02:39:14,540
We are requesting just over $207,000 to support two full-time case managers and one behavioral

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02:39:14,540 --> 02:39:15,340
health clinician.

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This funding will sustain services at Magnolia and allow us to expand to Palmer Court, doubling

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02:39:22,260 --> 02:39:23,700
access to on-site care.

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02:39:24,460 --> 02:39:28,380
We appreciate the Mayor's and Community Development and Capital Improvement Advisory

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02:39:28,380 --> 02:39:33,220
Board's recommendation and ask for your support of our full request to fully implement

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02:39:33,220 --> 02:39:39,500
this model at both sites. The program provides coordinated multi-disciplinary care including

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02:39:39,500 --> 02:39:45,380
case management, behavioral health, peer support and psychiatric consultation within the housing

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02:39:45,380 --> 02:39:45,920
community.

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02:39:47,980 --> 02:39:55,180
Since launching in 2024, residents accessing behavioral health services have increased

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02:39:55,180 --> 02:40:04,200
from 9 to 46, and patient encounters have grown from 186 to 573. That's just two years.

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We've also seen reductions in emergency service use and on-site incidents, while most residents

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02:40:10,460 --> 02:40:16,240
have maintained housing stability. This tells us that on-site relationship-based care works.

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02:40:16,840 --> 02:40:22,880
It leads to fewer evictions, fewer returns to homelessness, and stronger long-term outcomes.

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systems. This investment strengthens housing stability, reduces strain on crisis systems,

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02:40:29,500 --> 02:40:34,700
and ensures our most vulnerable residents receive consistent care right where they live. Thank

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02:40:34,700 --> 02:40:37,060
you for your consideration and your continued partnership.

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02:40:39,800 --> 02:40:44,680
Next will be Russell Goodman followed by John Troll and then Peter Shipman. Russell is

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02:40:44,680 --> 02:40:45,120
here in person.

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02:40:50,120 --> 02:40:53,860
Good evening. Thank you guys so much. My name is Russell Goodman. I am with the

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Community Development Corporation of Utah. We are a small nonprofit located on 17 South

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02:40:59,060 --> 02:41:03,560
and 50s and we provide affordable housing for low-income residents of the state.

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02:41:04,620 --> 02:41:09,200
For 36 years, CDCU has partnered with Salt Lake City to help residents achieve financial

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02:41:09,200 --> 02:41:14,620
security, housing stability and access to affordable homes. We do this by providing

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02:41:14,620 --> 02:41:18,840
financial education and coaching, offering accessible home-related financial assistance

1790
02:41:18,840 --> 02:41:23,620
and loan products, and developing and preserving affordable housing for both renters and

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02:41:23,620 --> 02:41:23,880
and homeowners.

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02:41:24,780 --> 02:41:26,700
Thanks to the city's investment and the vision

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02:41:26,700 --> 02:41:28,200
behind the Thriving in Place plan,

1794
02:41:28,620 --> 02:41:31,320
2025 was the most impactful year

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02:41:31,320 --> 02:41:32,640
in our organization's history.

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02:41:33,180 --> 02:41:35,660
Together, we expanded our community navigation services

1797
02:41:35,660 --> 02:41:36,900
through the Tenant Resource Center,

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02:41:37,380 --> 02:41:38,920
strengthened our financial fitness programs,

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02:41:39,520 --> 02:41:41,280
and broadened our work to include both rental

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02:41:41,660 --> 02:41:42,860
and homeownership stability.

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02:41:43,860 --> 02:41:45,240
The new programs before you tonight

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02:41:45,240 --> 02:41:46,240
build on that momentum.

1803
02:41:46,800 --> 02:41:47,760
With the proposed funding,

1804
02:41:47,860 --> 02:41:50,320
we will reimagine the impact of down payment assistance

1805
02:41:50,320 --> 02:41:51,840
through a match savings program

1806
02:41:51,840 --> 02:41:55,620
that pairs directly with our home buyer education and financial coaching.

1807
02:41:56,220 --> 02:41:59,040
This approach helps residents not only qualify for a home,

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02:41:59,360 --> 02:42:03,360
but develop the long-term financial habits needed to sustain home ownership.

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02:42:04,600 --> 02:42:07,760
This funding will also accelerate the creation of new affordable housing.

1810
02:42:08,220 --> 02:42:12,700
These recommendations include an affordable apartment development in the North Temple Corridor,

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02:42:12,860 --> 02:42:16,300
designed for families with more than half the units planned as two and three bedrooms.

1812
02:42:16,300 --> 02:42:22,320
This funding also supports a new home ownership structure that will provide eight single-family

1813
02:42:22,320 --> 02:42:26,680
homes as part of a community land trust, ensuring lasting affordability for future

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02:42:26,680 --> 02:42:29,180
generations without the need for additional subsidy.

1815
02:42:30,180 --> 02:42:34,920
With your support of all the projects recommended, we will be ready to begin construction and

1816
02:42:34,920 --> 02:42:38,720
continue services for the clients that we have relationships with.

1817
02:42:39,520 --> 02:42:43,720
Salt Lake City has been a leader in an innovative housing solutions, and with your continued

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02:42:43,720 --> 02:42:47,800
investment we can ensure that people who work in the city, serve the city and raise families

1819
02:42:47,800 --> 02:42:50,440
in the city, can also afford to live in the city. Thank you.

1820
02:42:52,680 --> 02:42:57,420
Next will be John Troll followed by Peter Shipman and then Todd Reader. John is here

1821
02:42:57,420 --> 02:42:57,780
in person.

1822
02:42:58,460 --> 02:43:04,540
Hi. I'm here to request funding support for Fit to Recover. I'm a person in recovery

1823
02:43:04,540 --> 02:43:11,140
from substance abuse who experienced homelessness for half a decade. And I believe Fit to

1824
02:43:11,140 --> 02:43:19,180
FIT to Recover offers, it fills a gap in resources available, giving people a community for healthy

1825
02:43:19,180 --> 02:43:24,580
outlets and accepting people to build relationships and build upon that.

1826
02:43:24,720 --> 02:43:27,880
They're a huge part of why I'm here today, so thank you.

1827
02:43:32,010 --> 02:43:36,930
Next will be Peter Shipman, followed by Todd Reader and then Shannon Jones, Peter's here

1828
02:43:36,930 --> 02:43:37,230
in person.

1829
02:43:42,050 --> 02:43:42,970
Hi, thanks for your time.

1830
02:43:43,110 --> 02:43:44,070
My name is Peter Shipman.

1831
02:43:44,810 --> 02:43:48,650
I'm also here requesting funding support for Fit to Recover.

1832
02:43:49,410 --> 02:43:54,990
We're a nonprofit community center that supports primarily people in recovery from substance misuse

1833
02:43:54,990 --> 02:44:00,130
and alcoholism, but we've since our move to the Ball Park District in 2023

1834
02:44:00,130 --> 02:44:05,970
and our new access to new resources and facilities demand for our services has spiked,

1835
02:44:05,970 --> 02:44:10,370
particularly among low income and unsheltered populations.

1836
02:44:10,370 --> 02:44:15,270
And I'd like to suggest that mental health addiction and chronic homelessness cannot

1837
02:44:15,270 --> 02:44:16,450
be addressed in silos.

1838
02:44:17,730 --> 02:44:21,310
Obviously, housing and basic needs are the important first step.

1839
02:44:21,890 --> 02:44:27,490
But safe community spaces are a really important essential piece of the continuum of care and

1840
02:44:27,490 --> 02:44:29,830
services that we offer.

1841
02:44:29,970 --> 02:44:34,490
And it seems that funding trends continue to emphasize crisis care over long-term

1842
02:44:34,490 --> 02:44:37,130
sustainable community resources.

1843
02:44:39,810 --> 02:44:45,930
FTR is an affordable and accessible option for many people that otherwise wouldn't be

1844
02:44:45,930 --> 02:44:50,450
able to receive the care that they need once they receive subsidized housing.

1845
02:44:52,630 --> 02:44:56,230
We're preventative rather than a reactive approach to the homeless problem and while

1846
02:44:56,230 --> 02:44:59,750
we don't we don't directly provide housing or

1847
02:45:00,000 --> 02:45:06,980
Our basic needs services to the level that shelters or subsidized housing units might offer.

1848
02:45:07,440 --> 02:45:13,060
We do a lot of work in the shelters, both youth and adult and in the jails, to introduce individuals

1849
02:45:13,060 --> 02:45:17,320
to our programs so that they have a bridge and a community once they transition into

1850
02:45:17,320 --> 02:45:22,520
more stable housing. And yeah, how much time do I have?

1851
02:45:26,130 --> 02:45:27,290
Yeah, I would just like to

1852
02:45:27,290 --> 02:45:32,590
say, yeah, the demand for our services among the low-income populations continues to spike

1853
02:45:32,590 --> 02:45:37,130
and our fee-for-service model supports people that already have the financial means to go

1854
02:45:37,130 --> 02:45:41,370
to treatment, but we're kind of eating the cost in scholarships for people that don't

1855
02:45:41,370 --> 02:45:44,870
have that access and funds from this grant would help us continue to meet that demand.

1856
02:45:46,630 --> 02:45:47,310
Thank you.

1857
02:45:49,970 --> 02:45:55,150
Next, we'll be Todd Reader followed by Marissa Beckstrom and then Amanda Christensen.

1858
02:45:55,590 --> 02:45:56,390
Todd is here in person.

1859
02:46:07,810 --> 02:46:09,270
We're not seeing him in person.

1860
02:46:09,270 --> 02:46:11,530
Can we check to see if he's online?

1861
02:46:15,150 --> 02:46:17,090
I'm not seeing Todd online either.

1862
02:46:18,590 --> 02:46:20,210
Okay, I think we can go to the next thing.

1863
02:46:20,370 --> 02:46:21,330
Next commenter.

1864
02:46:22,010 --> 02:46:26,350
Next is Marissa Beckstrom followed by Amanda Christensen and then Katie Dwyer.

1865
02:46:26,810 --> 02:46:27,790
Marissa is here in person.

1866
02:46:28,630 --> 02:46:29,190
Hello, everyone.

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02:46:29,970 --> 02:46:33,270
First of all, I would like to thank the council for sitting through all of these proposals

1868
02:46:33,270 --> 02:46:35,950
and for all of the partners that have proposed great projects.

1869
02:46:36,290 --> 02:46:38,790
We really appreciate your time and consideration with these awards.

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02:46:38,790 --> 02:46:41,750
My name is Marissa. I am here on behalf of the Road Home.

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02:46:42,470 --> 02:46:48,750
So the Road Home currently operates and is requesting the continuation of six federal and funding our futures programs

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02:46:48,750 --> 02:46:53,830
that provide both housing and shelter interventions across multiple populations experiencing homelessness.

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02:46:54,650 --> 02:46:59,730
Across all of our housing programs, which in the last year served 159 people,

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02:47:00,050 --> 02:47:06,410
94% of those households either maintained housing or exited to permanent housing directly following support.

1875
02:47:06,410 --> 02:47:10,070
This demonstrates that when people are given targeted support, they succeed.

1876
02:47:10,950 --> 02:47:13,510
These programs are intentionally designed to meet different needs.

1877
02:47:14,050 --> 02:47:15,550
We provide short-term housing options,

1878
02:47:15,910 --> 02:47:18,850
a landlord assurance program that removes barriers to accessing housing,

1879
02:47:19,090 --> 02:47:21,670
and House 20, which combines long-term housing support

1880
02:47:21,670 --> 02:47:24,770
with intensive case management for individuals with the highest service needs.

1881
02:47:25,750 --> 02:47:27,650
Programs like shared housing, House 20,

1882
02:47:27,910 --> 02:47:29,750
and landlord assurance are not redundant.

1883
02:47:29,910 --> 02:47:30,390
They are vital.

1884
02:47:30,810 --> 02:47:34,150
Without them, many individuals would have no viable pathway out of homelessness.

1885
02:47:34,710 --> 02:47:40,050
We also operate the Gail Miller Resource Center, which we are requesting CDBG support for.

1886
02:47:40,610 --> 02:47:44,070
It is a high-volume facility that serves over 1,000 individuals each year.

1887
02:47:44,750 --> 02:47:50,290
This program is a critical bridge to offer support to get into housing, including crisis services,

1888
02:47:50,630 --> 02:47:55,010
case management, a bed, three daily meals, showers, blankets, clothing, laundry,

1889
02:47:55,170 --> 02:47:59,890
and much more, and most importantly, a connection to community resources to find a permanent, stable home.

1890
02:48:00,790 --> 02:48:11,830
The need for these programs is growing as we all know. In 2025, Salt Lake County saw 8,520 individuals experiencing homelessness, 57 of which were experiencing it for the first time.

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02:48:12,230 --> 02:48:17,370
With continued support of these programs, these individuals will be able to step back into our communities. Thank you so much for your consideration.

1892
02:48:20,750 --> 02:48:26,490
Next is Amanda Christensen followed by Katie Dwyer and then Bryce Garner. Amanda's here in person.

1893
02:48:29,140 --> 02:48:34,620
Hello. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to speak today. My name is Amanda Krushensen

1894
02:48:34,620 --> 02:48:39,800
and I'm here with Volunteers of America Utah. We're a local non-profit that focuses on mental

1895
02:48:39,800 --> 02:48:45,520
health, substance use, and homelessness. I'm here to request your support in the Funday

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02:48:45,520 --> 02:48:49,600
Recommendation for Volunteers of America's ESG projects at both the Youth Resource Center

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02:48:49,600 --> 02:48:54,320
and the Geraldine E. King, allowing us to continue to support operations at both

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02:48:54,320 --> 02:49:01,000
of those sites. Additionally, I'm here to ask for your recommendation in supporting our

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02:49:01,000 --> 02:49:04,980
home TBRF funds that are based out of our Youth Resource Center, helping to promote

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02:49:04,980 --> 02:49:09,920
housing stability and rental supports for youth ages 18 to 24.

1901
02:49:12,020 --> 02:49:13,260
Additionally, we appreciate

1902
02:49:13,260 --> 02:49:19,200
the recommendation for our Funding Our Futures House 20 project and would ask for

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02:49:19,200 --> 02:49:23,420
your consideration to increase this funding to fully support the Funding Our Futures

1904
02:49:23,420 --> 02:49:28,080
project that we operate. A program that in its first year of operation has already exceeded

1905
02:49:28,080 --> 02:49:32,660
its outcomes by serving over double the number of clients expected and housing are finding

1906
02:49:33,340 --> 02:49:38,040
higher level of care placements for half of the 42 clients served this fiscal year so

1907
02:49:38,040 --> 02:49:44,560
far. This project is working with individuals with very complex needs. Similar to Salt Lake

1908
02:49:44,560 --> 02:49:51,200
CDPD's Connect project in its focus with high service utilizers. We're providing

1909
02:49:51,200 --> 02:49:56,260
a sort of engagement efforts and interventions to work towards resolving chronic homelessness

1910
02:49:56,260 --> 02:49:57,260
and meeting their needs.

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We ask that you consider fully funding this project and ensure that we can not only sustain

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02:50:02,020 --> 02:50:06,760
it and stabilize the project beyond its initial year, but also grow their reach, serve more

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02:50:06,760 --> 02:50:08,240
individuals and deepen its impact.

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02:50:08,560 --> 02:50:09,000
Thank you.

1915
02:50:11,110 --> 02:50:15,750
Next is Katie Dwyer, followed by Bryce Garner and then Jonathan Stores.

1916
02:50:16,670 --> 02:50:17,730
Katie is here in person.

1917
02:50:21,220 --> 02:50:23,440
Thank you, council, for the opportunity to speak.

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02:50:23,440 --> 02:50:26,240
Let me get this little down a little bit.

1919
02:50:26,560 --> 02:50:29,560
I'm Kitty Dwyer, I'm the Executive Director at Wasatch Community Gardens.

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02:50:30,140 --> 02:50:35,520
Our non-profit serves roughly 15,000 people annually across Salt Lake County with the mission

1921
02:50:35,520 --> 02:50:38,620
to empower people to grow and eat healthy, organic local food.

1922
02:50:39,400 --> 02:50:44,540
We are requesting $50,000 in CDBG funding to support the Green Team Job Training Program

1923
02:50:44,540 --> 02:50:47,020
serving women facing or experiencing homelessness.

1924
02:50:47,720 --> 02:50:51,800
This is not just another program, it is part of the city's core food infrastructure.

1925
02:50:51,800 --> 02:50:59,580
and it fills a critical gap in Salt Lake City's food system at a time when food prices are rising and food bank resources are strained.

1926
02:51:00,200 --> 02:51:03,140
Roughly 12% of Salt Lake County residents are food insecure.

1927
02:51:04,060 --> 02:51:10,060
The Green Team grows and donates over two tons or $60,000 worth of fresh organic produce each year,

1928
02:51:10,460 --> 02:51:13,940
reaching more than 1,000 Salt Lake City residents through trusted community partners,

1929
02:51:13,940 --> 02:51:17,540
including VOA's U3 Source Center, Neighborhood House, and The Point.

1930
02:51:17,540 --> 02:51:23,980
In other words, every single pound of food grown at our city farm, a 1.4 acre farm situated

1931
02:51:23,980 --> 02:51:26,980
on Salt Lake City Land is donated back into the community.

1932
02:51:27,980 --> 02:51:33,700
The team also grows 50,000 food-growing plants that support more than 3,000 Salt Lake households

1933
02:51:33,700 --> 02:51:35,360
through our annual spring plant sale.

1934
02:51:35,920 --> 02:51:39,500
That's 3,000 households growing and keeping food right here in Salt Lake Valley.

1935
02:51:40,960 --> 02:51:45,300
At the same time, our green team program provides paid on-farm job training and

1936
02:51:45,300 --> 02:51:51,320
case management for 16 women facing homelessness each year. As they build employment skills

1937
02:51:51,320 --> 02:51:55,440
and work toward housing stability, these women are also providing a vital service to the

1938
02:51:55,440 --> 02:51:59,740
broader community. This program works with the city's broader social service network

1939
02:51:59,740 --> 02:52:04,220
through partnerships with shelters and community organizations from the road home to YWCA

1940
02:52:04,220 --> 02:52:10,380
Utah and more. We recognize that CDBG funding is highly competitive and an investment

1941
02:52:10,380 --> 02:52:14,920
and WCG's job training program sustains a critical food source and creates a pathway

1942
02:52:14,920 --> 02:52:20,840
to secure housing lives. I place a handout at your seats for more information and thank

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02:52:20,840 --> 02:52:21,760
you so much for your time.

1944
02:52:24,150 --> 02:52:27,750
Next is Bryce Garner followed by Jonathan Stores and then

1945
02:52:27,750 --> 02:52:33,110
Darren Mono. Bryce is here. Good evening council members. I'm Bryce Garner with

1946
02:52:33,110 --> 02:52:39,030
NeighborWork Salt Lake. Thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight and thank you

1947
02:52:39,030 --> 02:52:44,110
for the hard work of the CDC IP Board and the Mayor have put into this year's funding

1948
02:52:44,110 --> 02:52:49,430
recommendations. I'm here to express our profound gratitude for the 402,000 recommended for

1949
02:52:49,430 --> 02:52:55,250
our CDBG request and the 183,000 recommended for our home funding. We deeply appreciate

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02:52:55,250 --> 02:52:59,930
the continued trust in our organization from the city. With the CDBG funding, we will

1951
02:52:59,930 --> 02:53:04,070
support essential home repairs for Salt Lake City households, providing them with grants

1952
02:53:04,070 --> 02:53:10,070
grants and loans of up to $25,000. This program addresses critical issues that would otherwise

1953
02:53:10,070 --> 02:53:16,110
be unaffordable for these families, preventing safety hazards, severe property deterioration,

1954
02:53:16,530 --> 02:53:21,170
and even foreclosure. By stabilizing these households, you are helping us preserve affordable

1955
02:53:21,170 --> 02:53:25,030
housing and safeguard the financial security that home ownership provides.

1956
02:53:26,170 --> 02:53:30,690
Regarding our home funding, the funding will allow us to help low and moderate income

1957
02:53:30,690 --> 02:53:35,670
families achieve the dream of home ownership. We do this through comprehensive pre- and

1958
02:53:35,670 --> 02:53:40,650
post-purchase financial education paired with down payment assistance structured as five-year

1959
02:53:40,650 --> 02:53:45,030
zero-interest forgivable loans to ensure long-term community investment.

1960
02:53:45,890 --> 02:53:50,010
Neighborwork Salt Lake remains fiercely committed to strengthening our neighborhoods, and we

1961
02:53:50,010 --> 02:53:53,770
couldn't do it without this partnership and funding. Thank you for your time, your

1962
02:53:53,770 --> 02:53:55,370
service, and your continued support.

1963
02:53:55,370 --> 02:54:03,480
Next is Jonathan Storz followed by Darren Mono and then Kristen Lindsey. Jonathan's here in person.

1964
02:54:04,580 --> 02:54:14,060
Hello. It's nice to be here. I am the case manager at Home in Rio Grande. We have a 50-room facility on 3rd South.

1965
02:54:14,780 --> 02:54:25,200
We specialize in providing transitional housing for two years for people who have experienced homelessness or incarceration.

1966
02:54:25,200 --> 02:54:30,320
So our application for reentry is 75,000.

1967
02:54:31,100 --> 02:54:33,500
This is the first time we have asked for funding.

1968
02:54:34,080 --> 02:54:37,160
We have been doing this for the past 20 years.

1969
02:54:38,240 --> 02:54:43,680
Right now I'm volunteering my time, I believe, with a CDBG grant.

1970
02:54:44,380 --> 02:54:45,400
We can help more.

1971
02:54:46,220 --> 02:54:50,080
As others have spoken, case management is badly needed.

1972
02:54:50,760 --> 02:54:56,780
The average client is five years incarcerated or two years on the streets.

1973
02:54:57,160 --> 02:55:02,880
They're not prepared to go find a job or get permanent housing.

1974
02:55:03,540 --> 02:55:04,660
They need stability.

1975
02:55:05,060 --> 02:55:09,180
And my average assessment for a biopsychosocial, which is evidence-based,

1976
02:55:09,480 --> 02:55:10,680
takes about three hours.

1977
02:55:11,080 --> 02:55:16,320
And then we can link them to VOA or First Step House

1978
02:55:16,320 --> 02:55:20,280
or any of the other great city providers.

1979
02:55:20,640 --> 02:55:22,320
I mean, there are so many wonderful ones.

1980
02:55:22,860 --> 02:55:24,500
As I looked at the recommendations,

1981
02:55:24,800 --> 02:55:27,540
I thought, well, which one could I pick apart and say,

1982
02:55:27,600 --> 02:55:28,560
hey, give them less?

1983
02:55:28,860 --> 02:55:29,420
They're all great.

1984
02:55:29,680 --> 02:55:30,480
So I know it's hard.

1985
02:55:30,920 --> 02:55:33,520
And 20 years ago, I sat on the CDBG board,

1986
02:55:33,880 --> 02:55:35,340
and it was equally hard.

1987
02:55:36,060 --> 02:55:38,540
I'm hoping that you would consider or reconsider

1988
02:55:39,880 --> 02:55:42,400
the grant amount for us.

1989
02:55:42,400 --> 02:55:48,640
I believe that this aligns with Salt Lake City's consolidated plan greatly.

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02:55:49,700 --> 02:55:54,620
One of the classes I just started is smartphone tutorial.

1991
02:55:55,520 --> 02:55:57,460
Again, for us, it's natural.

1992
02:55:57,660 --> 02:55:58,120
It's normal.

1993
02:55:58,380 --> 02:56:02,940
For someone coming out of prison 20 years, and I have three clients now, 20 years,

1994
02:56:03,540 --> 02:56:04,600
that's an obstacle.

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02:56:05,100 --> 02:56:06,420
So we reduce obstacles.

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02:56:06,700 --> 02:56:07,180
We connect.

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02:56:07,700 --> 02:56:11,480
I can do that as a Medicaid provider, an enrolled provider,

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02:56:11,480 --> 02:56:13,140
right there at home in.

1999
02:56:13,440 --> 02:56:13,840
Thank you.

2000
02:56:15,960 --> 02:56:17,620
Next will be Darren Mono,

2001
02:56:17,760 --> 02:56:19,060
followed by Kristen Lindsey,

2002
02:56:19,500 --> 02:56:20,620
and then up here is Zeke Ibrahim.

2003
02:56:21,640 --> 02:56:22,460
Darren's here in person.

2004
02:56:22,920 --> 02:56:24,620
Oh, how I've missed these long nights.

2005
02:56:25,780 --> 02:56:26,880
Good evening, council members.

2006
02:56:27,500 --> 02:56:29,420
You knew the day would come when I'd be standing here

2007
02:56:29,420 --> 02:56:31,640
asking you to do something, and it's today.

2008
02:56:32,440 --> 02:56:33,480
And I'm here to speak

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02:56:33,480 --> 02:56:35,660
in support of HAPWA Application Number 2

2010
02:56:35,660 --> 02:56:36,740
for Housing Connect Us.

2011
02:56:37,020 --> 02:56:39,240
Some of you know, I recently started

2012
02:56:39,240 --> 02:56:42,540
as the Director of Community Outreach and Development for Housing Connect.

2013
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And as the Housing Authority for the County of Salt Lake, we provide permanent and transitional

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housing solutions for many of our community's most vulnerable residents.

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The Hapua program was created in 1990 at the height of the AIDS epidemic.

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And while HIV is no longer the same death sentence that it was in the 90s, we still

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know that individuals living with HIV are far more likely to experience housing instability.

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We also know that stable housing leads to better health outcomes, including higher rates of treatment adherence and viral suppression.

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So thank you to the CDCIP board and Mayor Mendenhall's office for recommending full funding of our application.

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I urge you council members to support that funding.

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Thank you for your stewardship of these funds every year.

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My colleague Kristin Lindsay is here and she's far more experienced and knowledgeable about the programs and able to speak to how this is actually going to affect our residents and our neighbors here.

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So thank you so much for your time tonight.

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is

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Kristen Lindsay followed by Abderzik Ibrahim and then Shawn MacMillan.

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Kristen is here in person. Good morning. Good evening. My name is Kristen and I'm

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here as a representative of Housing Connect and I appreciate the opportunity

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to express our thanks for your continued support and recommendation to fund

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our HAPWA program which provides tenant-based rental assistance in Salt Lake

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County and barrier removal. Through HAPWA Housing Connect is able to

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support approximately 37 households.

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As we know, people in this population that we serve,

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this assistance is often the difference between homelessness and stable housing. The impact

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is immediate and measurable. Stable housing helps people stay engaged in medical care

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and proving both individual and community health outcomes. In Salt Lake County where

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the majority of Utahns live with HIV and AIDS reside, this type of targeted, flexible

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housing is essential. We know that rising rental costs have created a burden in our

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community and this funding will allow us to respond to that reality while also being able

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to assist additional households. Housing Connect is well positioned to deliver this assistance

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efficiently and we already have the systems landlord relationships and infrastructure

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in place to put these funds to work immediately. We're committed to strong stewardship of

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these resources into delivering meaning from the durable impact for our neighbors.

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Thank you again for your support and consideration.

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Next is Abdu'l-Zach, Abraham, followed by Sean McMillan and then Christina Pulsifer.

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Abdu'l-Zach is here in person.

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Good evening, City Council.

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Thank you for your patience.

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It's been long.

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It's been a text for almost like close to like 10 o'clock.

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And thank you for the community.

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I live on the west side of Salt Lake City, the work we do on the west side which we call

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02:59:44,720 --> 02:59:51,380
like survival ESL glass and then also in I do really, our organizations, they work

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02:59:51,380 --> 02:59:53,080
like 24 hours, seven days a week.

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Even if somebody call us middle of the night, we are available.

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Even they do have our own cell phone number.

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That's the things that we do on the west side. Also, we do our organization, it does like

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food bank also. Last month, we did like close to like 8,000 individuals. Before that, January,

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we did like close to like 7,000 something. But what I came here to stand in another organization

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we have, you know, we just need like funding. The funding we need, without funding, we cannot

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even run the organization. Even our community right now, they're just using our space,

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at the community, our organization. So they leave like middle of the night, like 1 a.m.

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in the morning. Sometimes they leave like 3 in the morning, a.m. So the work I do, I

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love it because I really remember when I came like 1998, when I called my case worker

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during daytime, they don't answer the phone. They're going to answer the next day. Our

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organization, we don't do that. We just want to work 24 hours with our community.

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We just want to make sure I know they should answer our, I should answer the phone.

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Sometimes if I don't, if they don't see me, they're coming to my house or margalli.

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When I go to my house, they will say some of my comments saying that, what have you

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been at this time?

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We've been looking tracking for you, which I love it because this is how I grow, this

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is how they helping me, and this is how they taught me.

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So I always listen to the community to make sure nobody left behind.

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Thank you.

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Next is Shawn McMillan followed by Christina Pulsifer and then Vicki Shaw.

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Shawn is here in person.

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Good evening, council members.

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Thank you, chair, for giving us all time to say a few words.

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My name is Shawn McMillan. I'm the executive director of First Up House.

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Thank you for the time and care you put into this year's funding recommendations.

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We're sincerely grateful for the city's continued partnership,

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partnership, including recommending support for building improvements for several of our

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facilities, home TBRA, and the Resource Center program. I'm here tonight to speak specifically

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about funding our futures and why it's been so important, so critical to our ability to

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meet the needs of the citizens of Salt Lake City. Since funding our futures was established,

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it has been the backbone of our case management program, allowing us to hire and retain

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case managers who help people move from treatment into recovery housing and ultimately into

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stable housing in the community. Since 2020, more than 1,000 Salt Lake City residents have

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been served by funding our future case managers, supported case managers, nearly all entered

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extremely low income, most entered literally homeless, and because of this work, the

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vast majority increased their incomes and avoided a return to homelessness. The stable

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03:02:46,440 --> 03:02:51,200
No base of case management funding also allows us to braid and operate other housing and

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03:02:51,200 --> 03:02:54,640
rental assistance program grants that don't fund staff.

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Without case managers, those resources simply can't be used effectively.

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That's why we were dismayed to learn that this year's recommendations included no funding

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or futures support for First Step House.

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If the funding proceeds is currently recommended, we will be forced to lay off at least

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five case managers.

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The loss would slow exits from treatment, reduce access to housing, and leave more people homeless or sitting in jail because there's no place to go.

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Our request is straightforward. For FY2027, we're seeking to retain five case managers.

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We're flexible in structure, whether through funding our futures or a combination with CDBG or adjustments.

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Next will be Christina Pulsifer, followed by Vicky Shaw, and then Larissa Trout. Christina is here in person.

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Hi, council members. Thank you for allowing me to speak today. My name is Christina Pulsifer.

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I'm one of the co-executive directors of Ruff Haven Crisis Shelterine. I want to start

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by acknowledging what we know that this is an extremely competitive funding year and

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there's very limited ESG funding resources. I'm here to ask you to take a second look

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at our request because of the very specific gap our program fills and the impact we've

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already demonstrated. Last year, ASG funding allowed us to become an HMIS provider. That

2108
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changed everything for us. For the first time, we were able to collect accurate coordinated

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data on pet ownership within the homeless response system. Because of that access, we

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successfully worked to add a pet ownership question into HMIS, making Utah one of only

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two states in the country tracking this barrier in a meaningful way. We were able to accomplish

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this work without yet receiving the funding from HUD by relying on volunteers and reallocating

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current staff responsibilities. With actual funding in place, we can significantly expand

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that impact and ensure this work is consistent and sustainable as a scrappy nonprofit. Over

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the past years, we've also seen a significant increase in demand for our services. Pet ownership

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is not a small issue. Between 10 to 15 percent of people experiencing homelessness have

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have an animal, and the majority will not access shelter if it means losing them.

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We see this play out every day. Recently we worked with a young adult experiencing homelessness

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for the first time. He had a dog nowhere to go. Within two hours we vaccinated his

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dog so he could meet shelter requirements and access the VOA Youth Center that same

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day instead of staying on the street. Our program directly supports the priorities

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outlined in the 2006 to 2027 annual action plan. We expand mobile outreach to unsheltered

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individuals. We provide wraparound services that connect people to medical care, housing

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resources, and case management. We are often the first point of entry and 78% of clients

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who come to us are not working with another service.

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Next is Vicki Shaw followed by Larissa Trout and then Andy Torgensen. Vicki is here

2127
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in person.

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Thank you. I'm the executive director with Fit to Recover and I have to say I'm really

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surprised I'm alert at this time. So thank you for your time. But FTR, Fit to Recover

2130
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moved into the ballpark area about three years ago and we did that on purpose. We saw

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an opportunity to bring hope and healing and community to this area. And also it put

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us in a central location that we could really partner with so many amazing programs like

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the Gail Miller Resource Center at the youth VOA and the rescue mission where we've been

2134
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able to offer really a lot of free services and food and clothing and hygiene, but more

2135
03:06:35,470 --> 03:06:40,350
importantly a place for them to come in and build community and normalcy even if it's

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an hour at a time.

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What Fit to Recovery does really well is we help people heal long term.

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Without recovery community centers and programs like Fit to Recovery and Healing

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is very difficult.

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And we help people recover long-term and we do it well.

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We help people close that revolving door out of treatment and out of incarceration and out of homelessness because we help them build community.

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Community is key.

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Of our members that have been with us for five years or longer, 63% of them are still sober and healthy today,

2144
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which in comparison to treatment alone, that's 13% stay sober and healthy.

2145
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So, when people heal long-term, it heals not only individuals, families, and communities.

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So this funding is really imperative for us to continue to serve so many people.

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We see about 1,500 people in our doors a week, and several of those are on full scholarship.

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So consideration would be very much appreciated.

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Thank you.

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Next will be Larissa Trout, followed by Andy Torgensen, and then Lauren Crow.

2151
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Larissa's here in person.

2152
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Hello.

2153
03:07:48,870 --> 03:07:52,670
Hello, I'm Larissa Trout and I'm the Executive Director of SpyHOP.

2154
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I am here to request funding for our Phase II Productions Advanced Apprenticeship Program.

2155
03:07:58,950 --> 03:08:06,430
SpyHOP is a non-profit here in Salt Lake City and we mentor young people ages 8 to 25 bringing

2156
03:08:06,430 --> 03:08:10,130
together arts education, workforce development and positive youth development.

2157
03:08:10,670 --> 03:08:16,650
Phase II Productions, our Advanced Apprenticeship, takes SpyHOP's mission directly into the

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workforce by providing a film and media production career on ramp, where alumni and emerging

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creatives who are 19 to 25 work on real client projects in paid positions. Participants receive

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60 to 80 hours of hands-on training in industry production standards, building hands or

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heart skills and camera, lighting and sound, along with mentorship in soft skills and

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career readiness so they are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

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They earn income that supports their path towards self-sufficiency and complete the program with a certification endorsed by the Utah Film Commission.

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In just two years, we have trained and certified 18 young media professionals.

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In this coming year, we are prepared to scale to 30.

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Our recent alumni study shows how powerful this pathway is.

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alumni consistently describe spy hop as the first place they've experienced

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themselves incapable as capable contributors and professionals 80

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percent of our alumni respondents are currently employed and 15 percent of

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those are in creative professions with the complex challenges facing our youth

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it is important to note that nearly half of our alumni reported mental

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health challenges during adolescence and those patterns that mirror national trends

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and underscores BiHOP's role in nurturing protective factors that help young people

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successfully transition into adulthood and careers. I'll stop there. Thank you for consideration.

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Next is Andy Torgerson followed by Corinne Crowe and then Melanie Farr. Andy is here in person.

2176
03:10:01,070 --> 03:10:05,730
Hello, I'm Andy and I'm just extremely grateful to be here and speak on

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behalf of Fit to Recover. I'm a longtime member. I've been going there for five and a half years

2178
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and I am in recovery and sober for the last five and a half years and a big contribution

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to that is Fit to Recover. I first went there in 2020 shortly out of rehab. I had a really

2180
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unsteady housing situation. I had a really unsteady life.

2181
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I was able to come as I was

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as I just left there now. As you can see, I'm underdressed. But I

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left that hour with

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connection, with love, but most importantly with hope and with a why. You can bear almost

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anyhow if you have a strong enough why. And just in that hour, and what I've built at

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FTR is just furthering that why. And I wanted to make improvements on my life because

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is what I was feeling there at FTR.

2188
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It wasn't just about that hour class.

2189
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It wasn't just about the hour class the next day.

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It was what I was filled with during those times,

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that connection I was filled with,

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the love I was filled with,

2193
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the hope that I was filled with,

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that I left wanting to be a better human

2195
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and wanting to live the best life I could.

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I work in recovery now.

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And every day I meet people and yes,

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they need the physical external things they do.

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But they're also looking for that why, they're looking for that connection, they're looking

2200
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for that love, they're looking for those relationships.

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And FTR can give that to people every single day and every moment.

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You will feel it when you are in there and you will want to be a better human.

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The money that FTR can have, it will help so much more to be better humans and be

2204
03:11:57,820 --> 03:11:58,360
in recovery.

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Thank you so much.

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Next is Corinne Crowe, followed by Melanie Farr and then Brian Diggs.

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Corinne is here in person.

2208
03:12:10,610 --> 03:12:11,890
Good evening, Council Members.

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My name is Corinne Crowe and I'm the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area.

2210
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And I just want to start with a sincere thank you, first of all, that you are still here, just like the rest of us.

2211
03:12:26,370 --> 03:12:31,790
But beyond that, your recommendation to support Habitat for Humanity's critical home repair

2212
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program through the CDBG funding truly means so much to us and even more importantly to

2213
03:12:38,690 --> 03:12:39,810
the families that we serve.

2214
03:12:40,510 --> 03:12:45,990
Your commitment to keep people safely housed in Salt Lake City is real and we're incredibly

2215
03:12:45,990 --> 03:12:48,870
grateful to be in this work with you.

2216
03:12:49,730 --> 03:12:55,890
Because of this possible funding, we're able to step in when homeowners are facing issues

2217
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they simply can't afford to fix on their own.

2218
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Things like failing roofs, unsafe electrical, or accessibility challenges.

2219
03:13:05,350 --> 03:13:07,030
These aren't cosmetic repairs.

2220
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They're the difference between staying in a home or losing it.

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In the last year and a half, we served over 450 individuals across the valley and almost

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1,300 people since the program began.

2223
03:13:24,610 --> 03:13:30,130
That includes seniors who can now safely age in place, families who no longer have to

2224
03:13:30,130 --> 03:13:35,050
worry about hazardous living conditions, and individuals with disabilities who can

2225
03:13:35,050 --> 03:13:37,530
move freely and independently in their homes.

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We have invested $6.5 million over the course of this program.

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That's what this work does.

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Carlos is one of the veterans who's living on a fixed income,

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and he's trying to support a multi-generational family of nine under one roof.

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This is one of the families that we assisted.

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Carlos and his family would have lost their home,

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03:14:05,470 --> 03:14:07,250
but because of this program, they didn't.

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They're still there today, and they are safe in a stable home.

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So truly, thank you.

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Next

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will be Melanie Farve, followed by Brian Diggs, and then Vance Woodward.

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Melanie, you may now unmute.

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Thank you.

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Good evening.

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I'm Melanie Farve from Upwards.

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Thank you for the opportunity to share how our Boost program can support Salt Lake

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City's childcare providers and working families.

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Boost is a year-long one-on-one mentorship program, empowering little moderate-income

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03:14:41,940 --> 03:14:46,520
family child care providers with personalized coaching, business training, and digital tools.

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03:14:47,740 --> 03:14:50,980
How it works is each provider partners with a care specialist, so they're essentially a

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03:14:50,980 --> 03:14:55,000
dedicated businessman for with 15 years experience in early childhood education,

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03:14:55,480 --> 03:14:59,560
including with the experience of running their own daycare, and they work with the providers to

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03:14:59,560 --> 03:14:59,980
build a customer service.

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Spice business action plan that covers enrollment, finances, staffing and more.

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The providers also receive free access to our proprietary child care management system, which

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streamlines all the administrative side of running an in-home daycare, including again,

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03:15:14,680 --> 03:15:19,900
helping with enrollment, automatic payments, attendance and curriculum planning. It's important

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to note that the boost graduates retain free access beyond the program year, ensuring long-term

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stability.

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The support is critical. Home-based providers in Salt Lake City are in less than $14 an

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hour, while nearly 70 percent of children under 6 lack access to licensed care, which

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leaves thousands of families struggling to find care and participate fully in the workforce.

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With Boost, every Salt Lake City family also gets dedicated specialists to help locate

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care, including emergency backup care. While we haven't launched in Salt Lake City,

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we have launched in 30 cities and counties nationwide, including West Jordan, where

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where we're supporting seven providers.

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We've already created three new teaching assistant jobs

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and expanded access to care for over 100 families,

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exceeding all projected outcomes,

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which led to boosting renew to second year.

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So I'll close with one Westwarden providers testimonial.

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03:16:07,900 --> 03:16:09,940
Jessica Sheffield of Bright Start Preschool

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says, as a busy mom and childcare business owner,

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03:16:12,740 --> 03:16:15,560
having upwards has made a huge impact on my life.

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Upwards has saved me time so I can focus more

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on what I love but still make it possible

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to provide that service to families.

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But by investing in boosts, you ensure small businesses thrive, parents can work, and children

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03:16:25,840 --> 03:16:27,180
can access quality care.

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03:16:27,700 --> 03:16:29,380
Thank you so much again for the opportunity.

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03:16:33,090 --> 03:16:37,990
Next will be Brian Diggs, followed by Vance Woodward, and then Jason Wheeler.

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Brian is here in person.

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03:16:40,110 --> 03:16:42,350
Thank you so much, counsel, for having us here.

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03:16:42,610 --> 03:16:47,170
And, Alihandro, I don't know if you remember we had coffee a few years ago, but I'm

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here on behalf of Family Promise Salt Lake.

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I'm the executive director, actually it's my second stint, and Family Promise has been

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in the valley here now for 30 years.

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03:16:56,410 --> 03:17:00,950
One of the things that we say at Family Promise is that we are a program that offers shelter

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to families experiencing homelessness.

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Why do I say that?

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It's because we really require our families to follow our program.

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We have three distinct programs that work together.

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The first one is our emergency shelter program.

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03:17:13,230 --> 03:17:18,490
We've secured churches of volunteer space to house our families, and then other

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03:17:18,490 --> 03:17:21,230
Other members of other churches around the Valley bring in food.

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03:17:21,430 --> 03:17:23,050
We're a non-proslutizing organization.

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We call them community volunteers.

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While they're in that emergency shelter, they are required to come and to experience our

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03:17:31,310 --> 03:17:32,390
case management program.

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03:17:32,550 --> 03:17:34,710
They have weekly meetings with touch points during the week.

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They're required to save 75% of their income.

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03:17:38,250 --> 03:17:43,550
We offer parenting classes, education, childcare, or at least resources for childcare.

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All of these things, though, are aimed at sustainable housing for our families.

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That program is three months long.

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Once they graduate from that program,

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but they're not quite ready to move into their own place,

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we have five transitional housing units

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that we can move these families in,

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03:17:57,270 --> 03:17:59,150
and that allows them to have even more time

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to save more money.

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And they continue to reunite with our case management,

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03:18:04,190 --> 03:18:06,090
again, setting these short and long-term goals,

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all aimed at finding housing.

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So case management is key to those two programs,

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and in fact, it's key to our last program,

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which is called Graduate Services.

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03:18:14,790 --> 03:18:19,830
Once our families find sustainable and affordable housing, we continue to reach out to them

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03:18:19,830 --> 03:18:25,590
for two years via email making sure that they remain housed offering them additional resources.

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So here at Family Promise we're thankful that you guys have suggested this money for us.

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03:18:30,570 --> 03:18:34,310
We hope we get it and we believe that case management is really key to what we do.

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03:18:34,430 --> 03:18:35,210
Thank you so much.

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03:18:37,390 --> 03:18:42,510
Next will be Vance Woodward followed by Jason Wheeler and then Ahmed Ashmo.

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03:18:43,350 --> 03:18:44,790
Vance is here in person.

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03:18:45,910 --> 03:18:49,990
Thanks everyone. My name is Vance Woodward. Thanks for the opportunity to speak briefly

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03:18:49,990 --> 03:18:54,330
about the important work that Utah Community Action is doing in hopes to continue with

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03:18:54,330 --> 03:18:58,410
the support of the funding that we've applied for. Utah Community Action has submitted applications

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03:18:58,410 --> 03:19:04,470
for homelessness prevention, funding through Salt Lake City Home TBRA, ESG, HOPWA, and

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03:19:04,470 --> 03:19:09,050
the Children's Services CDBG grants. Through our Head Start program, we serve more than

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03:19:09,050 --> 03:19:13,750
2,500 children every year. Head Start is a federal initiative that promotes school

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03:19:13,750 --> 03:19:19,050
readiness for low-income children from birth to age five by providing comprehensive early

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03:19:19,050 --> 03:19:21,950
education, health, and family support services.

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03:19:22,550 --> 03:19:26,970
With the proposed Early Childhood Services Funding, UCA plans to pilot a new program

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03:19:27,570 --> 03:19:31,630
expanding access to childcare for children ages zero to three.

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03:19:32,070 --> 03:19:36,490
This pilot will support working families who are struggling to secure affordable childcare

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03:19:36,490 --> 03:19:42,050
by offering a sliding scale fee model, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to early

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03:19:42,050 --> 03:19:47,790
learning and healthy development. For our homelessness prevention programs last year

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03:19:47,790 --> 03:19:53,450
through our case management programs, WESIS is more than 7,600 individuals in over 2,600

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03:19:53,450 --> 03:19:58,270
households. Our case managers work closely with families to build individualized case

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03:19:58,270 --> 03:20:03,670
management plans that focus on strengths, stability, and employment. These plans help

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03:20:03,670 --> 03:20:07,790
families navigate moments of their crisis, remain housed, and increase their earning

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03:20:07,790 --> 03:20:10,730
potential so that they can avoid future instability.

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03:20:11,390 --> 03:20:17,990
Utah Community Action is committed to strengthening families, stabilizing housing, and expanding

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03:20:17,990 --> 03:20:18,670
opportunities.

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We are grateful for the ongoing collaboration with Salt Lake City and deeply appreciate your

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03:20:24,630 --> 03:20:28,810
consideration for all funding requests to allow us to can do with the work that we

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03:20:28,810 --> 03:20:30,370
do with our clients.

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03:20:32,950 --> 03:20:37,430
Next is Jason Wheeler, followed by Ahmed Ashvendoshu.

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03:20:37,430 --> 03:20:39,250
Jason is here in person.

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03:20:41,620 --> 03:20:43,880
Dear Council Members, thank you for your

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03:20:43,880 --> 03:20:47,480
dedicated service to members of our community. I'm Jason Wheeler, Director of

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03:20:47,480 --> 03:20:52,760
Assist Community Design Center and I'm a resident of Salt Lake. I live in a home

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03:20:52,760 --> 03:20:56,680
that's built in 1929 and in the last five months I have had the joy of

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03:20:56,680 --> 03:21:01,040
dealing with a flooded basement, failing roof soffits, peeling paint, and a

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03:21:01,040 --> 03:21:06,800
broken fence thanks to my dumb and overly loyal dog. And when I get

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03:21:06,800 --> 03:21:12,100
those phone calls from opportunistic investors looking for me to sell my house. I'm pretty

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03:21:12,100 --> 03:21:16,280
tempted by the offer until I realize that I would have nowhere to go, which reminds

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03:21:16,280 --> 03:21:22,880
me of the lack of affordable housing in our city. Since 1970, our organization has been

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03:21:22,880 --> 03:21:27,800
helping preserve naturally occurring affordable housing throughout Salt Lake County. We achieve

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03:21:27,800 --> 03:21:31,320
this as we help low-income individuals and families stay in their neighborhoods by

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03:21:31,320 --> 03:21:35,920
repairing the most critical components of their homes. Additionally, we leverage

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03:21:35,920 --> 03:21:41,240
our experience in architecture and design to implement accessibility modifications to

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03:21:41,240 --> 03:21:44,900
help those that are aging or with disabilities to continue to stay in their neighborhoods

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03:21:45,880 --> 03:21:50,860
with independence and with dignity. These strategic interventions are performed free

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03:21:50,860 --> 03:21:55,100
of charge for income qualifying households thanks to the generous financial support

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03:21:55,100 --> 03:21:59,300
of Salt Lake City. We also leveraged these funds to provide full architectural services

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03:21:59,300 --> 03:22:03,340
for other nonprofit agencies serving Salt Lake residents like the Utah AIDS Foundation,

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03:22:03,340 --> 03:22:07,020
Salt Lake Acting Company and Switchpoint Community Resource Center.

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03:22:07,860 --> 03:22:12,420
Over the last 27 years, our organization has helped over 5,000 unique households

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03:22:12,420 --> 03:22:16,620
throughout our community performing an average of 350 home repairs per year.

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03:22:18,180 --> 03:22:22,620
Most of the people that we serve are averaging about 30% of the area median income

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and are average age of 62.

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03:22:24,640 --> 03:22:27,120
We're grateful for the recommendation for funding from Salt Lake City.

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03:22:30,450 --> 03:22:34,070
And next is Ahmed Osmondoshu, who is here in person.

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03:22:34,070 --> 03:22:34,650
Are

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03:22:46,880 --> 03:22:47,400
you here?

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03:22:50,420 --> 03:22:51,040
Oh, okay.

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03:22:52,060 --> 03:22:54,380
So that concludes this portion of the agenda.

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03:22:59,650 --> 03:22:59,930
Sure.

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03:23:02,660 --> 03:23:04,080
Would you state your name for the record?

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03:23:04,340 --> 03:23:04,600
Yes.

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03:23:05,560 --> 03:23:06,080
Sorry.

2377
03:23:06,440 --> 03:23:07,380
My name is Peter Frost.

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03:23:07,540 --> 03:23:09,020
I'm with Asian Association of Utah.

2379
03:23:09,300 --> 03:23:11,420
I thought I had signed up digitally online.

2380
03:23:12,020 --> 03:23:14,800
I apologize, especially at the end of a long council meeting.

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03:23:14,960 --> 03:23:15,920
I appreciate your time.

2382
03:23:16,800 --> 03:23:21,660
My colleague Anthony spoke to the unique needs of the human trafficking support team

2383
03:23:21,660 --> 03:23:27,240
Asian Association for Housing. I want to speak to the needs for general housing

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03:23:27,240 --> 03:23:33,840
support of services. We have applied for some funding through CDBG, ESG, and Funding Our

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03:23:33,840 --> 03:23:39,840
Future to provide a direct tenant-based rental assistance. The vast majority of our application

2386
03:23:39,840 --> 03:23:46,340
is going straight towards the tenant themselves and supporting them staying in their housing,

2387
03:23:46,340 --> 03:23:51,780
so preventing homelessness. The real focus for us is that prevention of homelessness and

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03:23:51,780 --> 03:23:56,960
then building with the client and journeying with them to help them move forward to a place

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03:23:56,960 --> 03:24:03,580
of self-sufficiency and being able to make sure that they have the tools and know how

2390
03:24:03,580 --> 03:24:10,660
to navigate systems. We, as Asian Association, we have a long track record here in Salt

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03:24:10,660 --> 03:24:17,620
Lake City from 1977 being able to serve community members in unique situations from unique backgrounds

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03:24:17,620 --> 03:24:18,980
with unique needs.

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03:24:19,740 --> 03:24:24,340
And we want to just let the council know and the community know that we are dedicated

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03:24:24,340 --> 03:24:31,140
to these clients and providing them good services and again with the vast majority

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03:24:31,140 --> 03:24:36,120
of that funding going directly to support the clients and then a little bit of funding

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03:24:36,120 --> 03:24:42,480
there to support case managers in the follow-up of these clients during the service time and

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03:24:42,480 --> 03:24:49,040
then six months and 12 months after that. We appreciate the support of the council and

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03:24:49,040 --> 03:24:51,080
the city and all the work that we do. Thank you.

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03:24:52,680 --> 03:24:55,620
Thank you everyone to share their comment today.

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03:24:57,640 --> 03:25:00,900
It's always incredible to hear the

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03:25:00,900 --> 03:25:07,220
the work that all of these organizations do. As we all know, it's a very competitive funding.

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03:25:07,600 --> 03:25:14,120
We wish we could really truly fund all of the worthy efforts out there. You know, you really

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03:25:14,120 --> 03:25:19,900
keep our communities together. Unfortunately, we don't have all the resources and we are

2404
03:25:20,360 --> 03:25:25,400
put in a very tough situation where we have to pick some of these between some programs.

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03:25:26,500 --> 03:25:31,320
And I, unless anybody has any other discussion, we'll look for a motion.

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03:25:34,950 --> 03:25:38,930
Can I move that we close the public hearing and defer action to a future council meeting?

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03:25:39,390 --> 03:25:39,810
Second.

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03:25:41,450 --> 03:25:45,250
I have a motion by Council Member Wharton and a second by Council Member Carlston.

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03:25:47,150 --> 03:25:49,030
Any, all of those in favor say aye.

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03:25:49,330 --> 03:25:49,650
Aye.

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03:25:49,790 --> 03:25:50,030
Aye.

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03:25:51,310 --> 03:25:52,150
Any opposed?

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03:25:53,530 --> 03:25:54,930
That carries unanimously.

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03:25:55,470 --> 03:25:56,790
Thank you, all of you.

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03:25:56,790 --> 03:26:02,210
We're going to continue with the agenda, so please exit the room as silent as possible

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03:26:02,210 --> 03:26:04,590
to make us keep efficient.

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03:26:04,890 --> 03:26:07,190
We have a long agenda item still ahead.

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The comments section, this is the J1, questions to the Mayor from the City Council.

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03:26:16,930 --> 03:26:20,590
Council members, thank you, Mayor Representative, for being here.

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03:26:21,570 --> 03:26:23,050
Any questions to the Mayor or Mayor?

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03:26:25,170 --> 03:26:27,510
No, no, no, no, no, no, this meeting.

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03:26:28,330 --> 03:26:29,990
No, no, you know.

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03:26:31,450 --> 03:26:36,370
And moving on, J2 comments to the city, the city council.

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03:26:36,790 --> 03:26:42,310
This is a one-hour time slot for the public to comment on city business,

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03:26:42,390 --> 03:26:43,910
not scheduled for public hearing.

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Each person will have two minutes to talk.

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General comment registration closed at 7.30 p.m. earlier today.

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03:26:50,450 --> 03:26:58,110
Okay. The rules of engagement are as they bend all along. Be respectful and keep this space

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03:26:59,910 --> 03:27:04,230
safe for everyone. Taylor, can you begin with our first general comment, please?

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03:27:05,270 --> 03:27:10,010
Thank you, Mr. Chair. We have about 17 people registered to speak. The first will be Luz

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03:27:10,010 --> 03:27:15,810
Escamilla, followed by Eileen Ramos and then Andy Wing. Luz, you may now unmute.

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03:27:16,590 --> 03:27:21,990
Thank you very much, council members. It's always a pleasure to come back and visit all

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03:27:21,990 --> 03:27:26,910
of you. And thank you for the opportunity. I know there's been so many topics that you've

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03:27:26,910 --> 03:27:32,050
been discussing this evening, and you're so thorough to listen to everyone. I appreciate

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03:27:32,050 --> 03:27:38,190
this opportunity. As you know, you know, there's been a lot of information coming forward

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03:27:38,190 --> 03:27:44,670
that are very serious with the rest of the matter of a individual that we have

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03:27:44,670 --> 03:27:51,470
a street name after taking that into account and making, obviously, difficult decisions.

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03:27:51,890 --> 03:27:57,230
And I know all of you guys stand in making sure that as we all agree there's no excuse

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03:27:57,230 --> 03:28:02,950
for abuse that I also think is important that we are very thoughtful about what we do next.

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This space was never just about one person. It was meant to honor a movement, a history

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03:28:08,630 --> 03:28:14,990
in a community that is currently under attack, we're living in a moment where the immigrant

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03:28:14,990 --> 03:28:22,050
communities, ethnic minority communities specifically the Hispanic Latino community are feeling their

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03:28:22,670 --> 03:28:27,830
contributions question in this country and completely and feeling sometimes being erased.

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03:28:28,510 --> 03:28:33,290
There's a very clear path forward I think in this situation and looking forward to

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03:28:33,290 --> 03:28:39,930
working with you as our city leaders and moving forward in the next steps, which hopefully

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03:28:39,930 --> 03:28:44,970
will be to honor Dolores Huerta, which also was a co-founder of the movement and spent

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03:28:44,970 --> 03:28:49,910
her entire life, has spent her entire life fighting for workers, families, and immigrants

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03:28:49,910 --> 03:28:54,570
with dignity. She represents the many values that this space was meant to reflect, naming

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03:28:54,570 --> 03:28:59,270
this space after her, I think will allow us to do both things at once, take accountability

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03:28:59,270 --> 03:29:04,550
for harm and continue to uplift the history and contributions of a movement and the Hispanic community.

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With that, I want to thank you for your time and looking forward to continue working with all of you.

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03:29:09,290 --> 03:29:09,690
Thank you.

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03:29:11,870 --> 03:29:16,930
Next will be Aileen Robles followed by Andy Wing and then Annalise Allen.

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Aileen you may now unmute.

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03:29:21,070 --> 03:29:23,690
Good evening or should I say good night council.

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03:29:24,550 --> 03:29:27,910
My name is Aileen Robles and I'm a resident of Rose Park.

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03:29:27,910 --> 03:29:32,430
I'm speaking here today because I strongly believe that the current Cesar Chavez Boulevard,

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03:29:32,790 --> 03:29:38,390
aka 500 South, should be renamed after one of the most influential labor activists in

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03:29:38,390 --> 03:29:40,150
U.S. history, Dolores Huerta.

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Following the disgrace of Cesar Chavez, it is pertinent that the hard work of Dolores

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03:29:44,950 --> 03:29:47,050
Huerta is not forgotten or erased.

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03:29:47,450 --> 03:29:52,010
Salt Lake City must continue to make an effort to pay homage to the many strong activists

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03:29:52,010 --> 03:29:55,110
which fought for Americans to exercise their liberties.

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03:29:56,610 --> 03:29:59,970
Werta and the other men, women and children who fought for labor.

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03:30:00,000 --> 03:30:04,500
Right, should not be erased because of the abuses committed by Cesar Chavez, whose coalition

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03:30:04,500 --> 03:30:06,000
was far larger than just him.

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03:30:06,700 --> 03:30:11,200
Huerta fought so hard for working Americans in Utahns, and her legacy should be remembered

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03:30:11,200 --> 03:30:13,960
on the street in Salt Lake City. Thank you.

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03:30:17,620 --> 03:30:24,720
And next will be Andy Wing, followed by Annalise Allen and then Tina Shea. Andy is here in

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03:30:24,720 --> 03:30:24,960
person.

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03:30:28,290 --> 03:30:35,010
District 3. And I'm here concerning the detention center that is proposed to be

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03:30:35,010 --> 03:30:37,530
built or converted here in Salt Lake.

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03:30:41,630 --> 03:30:45,210
We went to them. Utahns went to Polynesia,

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03:30:45,610 --> 03:30:52,590
Latin America, South America. We promised that we were building Zion. We called them

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03:30:52,590 --> 03:30:59,030
brother and sister. They fed us papuces and tamales. We fed them casserole and

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03:30:59,030 --> 03:31:05,550
jello. And now there's a warehouse where we're going to lock them up. The

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03:31:05,550 --> 03:31:09,850
The fact that we're even discussing this is a mark on our city, on our state, on our

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03:31:09,850 --> 03:31:13,110
nation, and I would discourage any participation with ICE.

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03:31:13,950 --> 03:31:14,290
Thank you.

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03:31:19,870 --> 03:31:24,370
Next will be Annalise Allen, followed by Tina Shea, and then Stephen Otterstrom.

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03:31:24,750 --> 03:31:25,870
Annalise, you may now unmute.

2482
03:31:29,240 --> 03:31:37,040
I'm also here to speak against the ICE detention facility that's just been purchased.

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03:31:38,180 --> 03:32:01,210
I remember seeing the mayors, I'm all out of words and I haven't even been doing all the work you guys have been sitting, being there, making a statement on zoning and things related to the facility.

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03:32:01,210 --> 03:32:08,670
I just want to, from meetings I've been to before, I feel you guys are on our side, on

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03:32:08,670 --> 03:32:09,150
the side.

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03:32:10,250 --> 03:32:20,350
I'm on against expansion of ICE, against immigrants being mistreated and taken out of the tree.

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03:32:24,690 --> 03:32:35,310
I guess I just want to encourage and plead with you guys to do everything you called me

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03:32:35,310 --> 03:32:36,430
in Salt Lake City.

2489
03:32:40,330 --> 03:32:42,410
And from the standards,

2490
03:32:44,730 --> 03:32:53,710
I think that we really believe in a lot of liberal standards have

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03:32:53,710 --> 03:32:58,310
kind of move to the bar as as extreme things

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03:33:01,380 --> 03:33:02,980
have been happening we've been

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03:33:02,980 --> 03:33:07,880
asking less and less just want to encourage you to please not do that like

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03:33:07,880 --> 03:33:11,060
stick with none of the this is

2495
03:33:17,880 --> 03:33:25,140
we can't trust any room to have

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03:33:29,870 --> 03:33:30,510
any technical

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03:33:31,650 --> 03:33:35,870
connection with the last portion of that comment.

2498
03:33:38,750 --> 03:33:40,390
Are you still there?

2499
03:33:41,730 --> 03:33:49,330
I am. Sometimes my internet's bad. I was just asking as much as we can, sticking, I think

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03:33:49,330 --> 03:33:58,930
you guys are on our side, but sticking to not making supposedly nice in every way, not

2501
03:33:58,930 --> 03:34:01,690
Thank you.

2502
03:34:02,270 --> 03:34:03,130
Thank you.

2503
03:34:04,810 --> 03:34:10,630
Next will be Tina Shea followed by Steven Otterstrom and then John Stromquist.

2504
03:34:10,910 --> 03:34:11,930
Tina is here in person.

2505
03:34:16,770 --> 03:34:17,610
Tina, are you here?

2506
03:34:19,210 --> 03:34:19,430
Okay.

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03:34:19,510 --> 03:34:19,930
Next comment.

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Steven.

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Yes.

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03:34:25,730 --> 03:34:27,410
I like several.

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03:34:27,770 --> 03:34:33,010
I'm here to speak in regard to the proposed ICE detention facility,

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03:34:33,010 --> 03:34:38,970
which I believe nobody in this room is for, and I do appreciate the actions that were taken

2513
03:34:38,970 --> 03:34:48,770
just this evening that should act as a little bit of a speed bump in what the federal government

2514
03:34:49,290 --> 03:34:50,750
seems set on doing.

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03:34:51,610 --> 03:34:57,070
I understand this detention facility was not the fault of anybody in here in this

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03:34:57,070 --> 03:35:03,190
room nor does anybody in this room support this, but I want us to remember that Trump

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03:35:03,190 --> 03:35:08,270
does not work on the same set of rules that the rest of us do.

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03:35:09,310 --> 03:35:14,790
And I want us to remember that this is no longer a hypothetical situation, that we

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03:35:14,790 --> 03:35:21,030
are now in the situation where ICE is at the doorstep, where they are bringing a detention

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03:35:21,030 --> 03:35:22,470
facility here.

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03:35:23,950 --> 03:35:30,070
And while I appreciate what was done tonight, that can't be the only block that we put up.

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03:35:30,190 --> 03:35:32,510
That can't be the only thing that we do.

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03:35:33,150 --> 03:35:38,610
And so it's, again, like so many others, just pleading with you to continue to fight with these.

2524
03:35:39,150 --> 03:35:43,150
In Kansas, they were able to shut off the water.

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There have been those.

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03:35:46,930 --> 03:35:50,670
Actually, I think it was Kansas that did the two-year moratorium on special use permits

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03:35:50,670 --> 03:35:55,950
that has helped to hold back similar facilities.

2528
03:35:56,910 --> 03:35:59,910
You know, Utah is no stranger to racially motivated

2529
03:36:00,670 --> 03:36:05,770
or being motivated by national origin in detention.

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03:36:06,490 --> 03:36:09,170
We did it with Germans during World War I.

2531
03:36:09,790 --> 03:36:13,270
We did it with the Japanese during World War II.

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03:36:13,830 --> 03:36:19,510
We did it with Native Americans in boarding schools in the 50s through the early 80s.

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03:36:19,510 --> 03:36:23,270
We have to close that chapter in our history book.

2534
03:36:26,890 --> 03:36:33,670
And next will be Don Strongquist, followed by Regina Rossenthal and then Ben Engel.

2535
03:36:33,990 --> 03:36:34,890
Don is here in person.

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03:36:36,230 --> 03:36:40,790
Council members and staff, even police, thanks for sticking around.

2537
03:36:40,970 --> 03:36:44,330
It's worth the wait for me to be able to say something.

2538
03:36:44,870 --> 03:36:48,330
And also super inspiring all the community agencies.

2539
03:36:48,490 --> 03:36:48,890
Oh, my gosh.

2540
03:36:50,430 --> 03:36:57,250
I'm thinking of the ICE warehouse as an outpost of network of concentration camps.

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03:36:57,990 --> 03:37:03,630
I define concentration camps as places where you're imprisoned because of who or what you

2542
03:37:03,630 --> 03:37:05,830
are, not because of what you did.

2543
03:37:07,790 --> 03:37:10,090
That's an evil thing, obviously.

2544
03:37:11,830 --> 03:37:14,090
I thank you for your efforts thus far.

2545
03:37:14,630 --> 03:37:25,090
I think this just needs to be opposed in every way possible with every legal lever that you have to hand, even if there may not be ideal.

2546
03:37:25,890 --> 03:37:29,850
So thank you for your support. Thanks for sticking around to the better end.

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Next will be Regina Rosenthal followed by Ben Engel and then Olive Peterson Jacobi. Regina is here in person.

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03:37:39,490 --> 03:37:49,860
Thank you to the council for asking for comments on the ice detention warehouse.

2549
03:37:50,640 --> 03:37:51,860
My name is Regina Rosenfell.

2550
03:37:52,500 --> 03:37:53,140
I'm a physician.

2551
03:37:53,480 --> 03:37:56,040
I've practiced in Salt Lake since 1991.

2552
03:37:57,760 --> 03:38:01,440
The mass detention centers are wrong for so many reasons.

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03:38:02,120 --> 03:38:08,380
I'm a physician, so I'll speak mostly against the health and medical risks.

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03:38:09,240 --> 03:38:14,900
We think of the Fraze Detention Center as something implying an orderly process following

2555
03:38:14,900 --> 03:38:19,000
rules and laws, but that's not what is being proposed here.

2556
03:38:19,540 --> 03:38:22,500
These are black boxes where bad things happen.

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03:38:23,420 --> 03:38:29,280
Medical neglect, abuse, and worse, there's no oversight by Congress or public health

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03:38:29,280 --> 03:38:35,860
officials on sanitary and crowded or squalid conditions, lack of toilets, showers, multiple

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03:38:35,860 --> 03:38:38,140
of very contagious diseases.

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03:38:38,920 --> 03:38:42,140
Measles, influenza, COVID, TB, hepatitis,

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03:38:42,580 --> 03:38:44,140
and those communicable diseases

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03:38:44,140 --> 03:38:46,540
don't stay inside the facility.

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03:38:46,940 --> 03:38:48,200
The guards, the maintenance workers,

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03:38:49,160 --> 03:38:50,620
the kitchen staff all go home

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03:38:50,620 --> 03:38:52,480
to their own families and our community.

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03:38:52,860 --> 03:38:54,100
Those kids will go to school

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03:38:54,100 --> 03:38:56,100
and the whole community is affected.

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03:38:56,800 --> 03:38:57,980
There have been deaths reported

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03:38:58,480 --> 03:38:59,920
in these detention camps.

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03:39:01,340 --> 03:39:04,080
It will affect our local EMS,

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03:39:04,080 --> 03:39:11,640
EMS, fire departments, and our emergency rooms. Customs immigration enforcement stopped payments

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03:39:11,640 --> 03:39:19,280
to outside medical providers as of October 2025. And some providers won't accept patients.

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03:39:20,080 --> 03:39:28,340
So a 7,500-bed facility will affect and be a burden on our community and to our emergency

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03:39:28,340 --> 03:39:34,260
rooms. It will affect those of us that go for urgent matters ourselves, and

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03:39:34,260 --> 03:39:40,560
suddenly, we're time is of the essence for evaluating potential strokes or

2576
03:39:40,560 --> 03:39:45,640
heart attacks. It will be a problem for all of us. Next will

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03:39:50,150 --> 03:39:51,510
be Ben Ingo, followed

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03:39:51,510 --> 03:39:56,170
by all of Peter Sinjakobi, and then Jennifer Madrigal. Ben is here in person.

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03:39:56,170 --> 03:39:56,950
Are

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03:40:01,270 --> 03:40:05,150
you here? Okay, next comment is Barbara.

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Next will be Olive Peterson, Jacobi, followed

2582
03:40:11,650 --> 03:40:17,030
by Jennifer Madrigal and then Justin Alpando. All of you may now unmute.

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03:40:20,660 --> 03:40:27,060
Hi, my name is Olive Peterson, Jacobi. I live in district 5. I'm here to speak about the

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detention facility as well. We can't allow our city to become any part of this administration's

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03:40:34,020 --> 03:40:40,360
hub and spoke model for human trafficking. The mayor has already cited undue strain on

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03:40:40,360 --> 03:40:45,220
city infrastructure and first responders, zoning issues and a loss of potential income,

2587
03:40:45,800 --> 03:40:50,800
as for reasons why the facility should not be opened, and the ordinance passed today

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03:40:50,800 --> 03:40:57,760
limiting water use is encouraging, but it is not enough. No one empowered by this

2589
03:40:57,760 --> 03:41:02,920
administration can be trusted to honestly report the needs and resource consumption

2590
03:41:02,920 --> 03:41:12,940
of a facility like this. We need a plan to enforce these new guidelines and I think just

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03:41:12,940 --> 03:41:17,980
here now the city should take immediate action. We should follow the steps of social circle Georgia,

2592
03:41:18,520 --> 03:41:24,180
the federal government purchased a warehouse with the intention to build a detention facility

2593
03:41:24,180 --> 03:41:29,760
and they ignored social circle when they raised similar concerns and questions,

2594
03:41:29,760 --> 03:41:36,360
similar to what we have in response to social circle cut off the property's access to water

2595
03:41:36,360 --> 03:41:42,720
and sewage. I could opine about human rights violations being carried out by ICE agents

2596
03:41:42,720 --> 03:41:49,880
in existing detention facilities that this council is supposedly aware, alarmed and invested

2597
03:41:49,880 --> 03:41:56,480
in protecting marginalized communities. As we go on in action or in unwillingness

2598
03:41:56,480 --> 03:42:02,160
to take politically risky action will put blood on your hands, as well as those of

2599
03:42:02,160 --> 03:42:07,500
anyone who, in response to inadequate wages and a resin cost of living in Salt Lake City,

2600
03:42:08,020 --> 03:42:13,260
might feel compelled to ignore their conscience and apply when ice starts recruiting to staff

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03:42:13,260 --> 03:42:17,740
in this concentration camp. And finally, if you give less money to the cops,

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03:42:17,800 --> 03:42:19,700
you could give more money to community groups.

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03:42:21,950 --> 03:42:28,030
Next will be Jennifer Madrigal, followed by Justin Villapando and then Megan Lee.

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03:42:28,850 --> 03:42:30,010
Jennifer, you may now unmute.

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Hi. My name is Jennifer Madrigal. I'm the new Glendale Neighborhood Council chair.

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03:42:38,780 --> 03:42:43,220
And I really appreciate your willingness to take general public comments so late.

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03:42:43,700 --> 03:42:47,960
I have a duty to advocate for my neighbors, especially when they're hurting.

2608
03:42:47,960 --> 03:42:52,880
and as you probably know just over two weeks ago a young boy was hit and

2609
03:42:52,880 --> 03:42:58,400
hospitalized in a double threat accident on 1700 South across from the new

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03:42:58,400 --> 03:43:02,280
Glendale Regional Park. We had our monthly Glendale Neighborhood Council

2611
03:43:02,280 --> 03:43:07,400
public meeting last week. I encourage you to go to our website, watch the

2612
03:43:07,400 --> 03:43:12,000
meeting on YouTube and the report from the father. The community is very

2613
03:43:12,000 --> 03:43:20,100
activated. So we will be gathering on Saturday, March 28th. And it's just an informal discussion

2614
03:43:20,100 --> 03:43:26,240
of the residents who are affected. We want to simply gather concerns and discuss ideas

2615
03:43:26,240 --> 03:43:32,260
with the aim of presenting feedback to the city so that we can advocate better for safety

2616
03:43:32,260 --> 03:43:37,940
in the area. We brought this up tonight at the Westside Coalition monthly board meeting.

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03:43:37,940 --> 03:43:46,280
And they are also in favor. They voted to delegate me for like a transportation safety task force.

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03:43:46,700 --> 03:43:57,220
So I'm really looking forward to working with the city council. I am, you know, it's going to be an issue.

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03:43:57,480 --> 03:44:06,560
I know SB 242 is passed and it's a whole thing. So I just wanted to let you all know that that is what is going on.

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03:44:06,560 --> 03:44:12,460
and I'm going to be trying to reach out to other city employees just to let them know

2621
03:44:12,460 --> 03:44:15,440
and invite them. You are all invited. Thanks.

2622
03:44:18,170 --> 03:44:21,750
Next will be Justin Villalpando followed by

2623
03:44:21,750 --> 03:44:24,150
Megan Lee. Justin is here in person.

2624
03:44:28,180 --> 03:44:29,480
Justin, are you here?

2625
03:44:31,640 --> 03:44:35,480
Next, commenter. Next is Megan Lee,

2626
03:44:35,480 --> 03:44:36,320
who is here in person.

2627
03:44:39,290 --> 03:44:46,630
Megan, you're not here in person. Okay. Sorry,

2628
03:44:49,200 --> 03:44:50,040
I do want to interrupt you.

2629
03:44:51,480 --> 03:44:59,400
The final registered commenter. Is anybody else? Okay, that's actually not allowed. So

2630
03:45:00,000 --> 03:45:07,440
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. This concludes our city council meeting for today.

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The council meeting stands adjourned now.